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What Magic Is This?

By Holly Bourne
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What Magic Is This? by Holly Bourne is a captivating young adult novel that blends realism with a sprinkle of magic. It follows the story of three teenage friends navigating the trials and tribulations of adolescence. Each is dealing with personal challenges, and they turn to magic as a way to cope with their struggles, leading to surprising revelations about themselves and their friendship.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy captivating young adult tales filled with themes of self-discovery and the complexities of teenage life. Holly Bourne brings her signature wit and insightful observations, diving into the transformative nature of friendship and the enchantment found in everyday experiences. Perfect for fans of heartfelt storytelling that resonates with authenticity and humour.

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What Magic Is This?

The power of female friendship casts its spell in this uplifting Barrington Stoke debut from one of the hottest properties in UKYA.

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The power of female friendship casts its spell in this touching story from one of the hottest properties in UKYA.

Sophia, Mia and Alexis are clinging on to a spark of hope that maybe – just maybe – they're special. But could they really be witches with the power to cast life-changing spells?

When the three friends gather to cheer up heartbroken Sophia, they're ready to put their theory to the test. But when long-held secrets are revealed and hard truths start to hit home, their night of bewitching quickly takes an unexpected turn ...

Please note that this book contains mature content with themes of self-harm.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 9.

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What Magic Is This? by Holly Bourne is praised for its authentic portrayal of female friendship. Reviewers describe it as a fun and engaging read that delves into real-life issues, emphasising strong messages of friendship and sisterhood. The characters are well-written and relatable, making it compelling even for easily distracted teens. The book resonates with those familiar with the complexities of school life and adolescent challenges.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781128855

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Cover design or artwork by Helen Crawford-White

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 176

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Holly Bourne Young Adult

About the Author

Holly Bourne is the author of Am I Normal Yet?, How Hard Can Love Be?, The Manifesto on How to be Interesting and Soulmates. She graduated with a first class degree in Journalism Studies and spent two years working as a local news reporter on the Surrey Mirror, garnering a nomination for Print Journalist of the Year in 2010. She worked as a journalist for TheSite.org, an advice and information website for 16-25 year olds. She lives in Lewes.

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