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Felix Silver, Teaspoons & Witches

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Felix Silver, Teaspoons & Witches follows Felix Silver, a young boy whose strange powers complicate his parents' divorce. Sent to live with his Grandma Aggie in Dorset Harbor, Felix starts at a new school and begins learning The Silver Wayβ€”an art of sorcery and magic from his grandmother. Together with new friends, Felix investigates mysterious disappearances among local teenagers and uncovers deep secrets, including those of his crush, Aero. As dark magic threatens the town, Felix must master his heritage to protect those he cares about.
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Ideal for readers aged 12 and above who enjoy YA fantasy adventures combining magic, mystery, and LGBTQ+ themes. Fans of series like Harry Potter and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On will find this book especially appealing, as will those looking for stories that explore queer empowerment with warmth and humour.

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Felix and his new friends, including his crush Aero, turn to Felix's Grandma Aggie and the witches of Dorset Harbor to help them find a group of missing teenagers and combat the dark magic that is creeping into town.

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Age range 12+

After his parents announce that his bizarre, emerging abilities are getting in the way of their divorce, Felix Silver relocates to Dorset Harbor and becomes the charge of his Grandma Aggie.

As Felix adjusts to life in a new school, Aggie decides that it's time he learn The Silver Way, and teaches him all she knows about sorcery and magical arts. When Felix and his new friends decide to solve the mystery of local teenagers who have gone missing, Felix learns that his crush, Aero, has a big secret.

Is dark magic creeping into the town, and can Felix learn enough from Aggie and the witches of Dorset Harbor to combat it?

From actor and author Harry Cook, Felix Silver is a charming and funny Golden Girls-meets-Harry Potter YA fantasy adventure in the tradition of Rainbow Rowell's Carry On.

Harry Cook's Felix Silver, Teaspoons & Witches is a delightful brew of a book, and a beautiful reminder that there's magic to be found in friendship, family, love, and mystery.' - Abdi Nazemian, author of Stonewall Honor Book Like a Love Story and The Chandler Legacie

'A needed elixir of queer empowerment and courage at a moment when it feels like dark forces are gathering in our world too, written with Cook's signature optimism and hope.' - Steven Rowley, author of Lily and the Octopus, The Editor, and The Guncle

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'Fin & Rye & Fireflies is a big-hearted queer romance that balances a beautiful optimism with a frank look at the challenges still facing queer youth. I was swept up in the love story and adventures of Fin and Rye, and I know they will be bringing smiles and fireflies to many a reader.' - Abdi Nazemian, author of Stonewall Honour Book Like a Love Story

'Cook's heart to give young people a book that doesn't shy away from the issues that affect them clearly comes through in this unique and heartfelt book.' - Chris Csabs, cofounder of SOGICE Survivors

'Charming. Sweet. Engaging. Important. Characters you will fall in love with and an author you will as well.' - Greg Howard, author

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Praised as a delightful brew of a book by Abdi Nazemian, the story is noted for its charm and themes of friendship, family, love, and mystery. Steven Rowley describes it as a needed elixir of queer empowerment and courage, imbued with optimism and hope. The author Harry Cook's work is recognised for engaging and heartfelt storytelling that does not shy away from issues affecting young people, making it both charming and important.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781951954147

Publisher: Interlude Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Interlude Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 331g

Pages: 300

About the Author

Harry Cook is an award-winning film, television, and theater actor, writer, and LGBTQI+ activist.

His writing credits includes Pink Ink (a memoir, 2018, Finch/Harper Collins),Fin & Rye & Fireflies(2020, Ink Road), and contributions to The Huffington Post, The Big Smoke, and The Guardian.

With theatre credits including Macbeth, the Australian premiere of Mark Ravenhill's groundbreaking play Citizenship, and Sydney's run of the Broadway smash hit RENT, he has worked alongside such talents as Academy Award winner Geena Davis, Sam Neill, Peter Phelps, and Ben Oxenbould.

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