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One Jar of Magic

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One Jar of Magic by Corey Ann Haydu is a heartfelt children's book that explores themes of self-discovery and identity. It follows Rose Alice Anders in a world where capturing magic in jars is a prestigious craft. As she struggles with her expected legacy, she learns the true meaning of magic and her own worth beyond societal expectations.
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One Jar of Magic

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From the critically acclaimed author of Eventown comes a hopeful and empowering tale set in an enchanting world of magic and mysterious family secrets—perfect for fans of Anne Ursu, Rebecca Stead, and Wendy Mass.

Magic is like a dream. Delightful. Terrifying. Unreal.

Rose Alice Anders is Little Luck. Lucky to be born into the Anders family. Lucky to be just as special and magical as the most revered man in town—her father. The whole town has been waiting for Rose to turn twelve, when she can join them in their annual capturing of magic on New Year’s Day and become the person she was born to be.

But when that special day finally comes, Rose barely captures one tiny jar of magic. Now Rose’s dad won’t talk to her anymore and her friendships have gotten all twisted and wrong. So when Rose hears whispers that there are people who aren’t meant for magic at all, she begins to wonder if that’s who she belongs with.

Maybe if she’s away from all the magic, away from her dad telling her who she’s meant to be, who she has to be, Rose can begin to piece together what’s truly real in a world full of magic.

An SLJ Best Book of the Year A CCBC Choices Pick of the Year *

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One Jar of Magic is praised for its enchanting world-building and inventive magic system, coupled with richly developed characters. It is described as a powerful story about the complexity of relationships, personal identity, and emotional resilience. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics and self-discovery, ultimately offering a message of hope and empowerment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062689870

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Katherine Tegen Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Corey Ann Haydu is the author of OCD Love Story, Life by Committee, and Making Pretty. She grew up in the Boston area but now lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she drinks mochas and uses a lot of Post-it notes, habits she picked up while earning her MFA at the New School.

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