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Hatching Magic
256 pages
A delightful, chaotic romp where ancient magic spills into modern-day Boston, complete with misplaced dragons and time-traveling wizards.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stumbling into a secret magical world hidden right in your own neighborhood. It moves at a brisk, entertaining pace, propelled by the sheer chaos of a thirteenth-century wizard trying to navigate modern-day Boston while chasing a mischievous pet dragon. The tone is wonderfully whimsical and playful, balancing moments of genuine middle-grade earnestness with laugh-out-loud fish-out-of-water humor. The prose is charmingly descriptive, wrapping the reader in a cozy yet adventurous atmosphere that never feels too dark or heavy. It is a perfect fit for readers who love the classic, warm-hearted fantasy of Eva Ibbotson or Diana Wynne Jones, offering a delightful escape where ordinary kids discover they have the courage to wrangle ancient magic.
- Mood
- cozy
- adventurous
- lighthearted
- magical
- Tone
- whimsical
- humorous
- earnest
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- collision of magic and modernity · unexpected friendships · finding inner courage · animal companionship
- The writing
- Charming and accessible, balancing witty observations of modern life with classic, descriptive fantasy elements.
- The arc
- Moves from ordinary childhood boredom into chaotic, magical wonder, culminating in a heartwarming sense of bravery and belonging.
- Who it's for
- Middle-grade fantasy lovers who enjoy a mix of modern-day settings, time-traveling wizards, and mischievous magical creatures.
Content notes
- mild fantasy peril
About the book
When a thirteenth-century wizard confronts twenty-first century Boston while seeking his pet dragon, he is followed by a rival wizard and a very unhappy demon, but eleven-year-old Theodora Oglethorpe may hold the secret to setting everything right.
Description from Open Library.
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