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The Boggart (The Boggart #1)
First published 2000 · 288 pages
A playful collision of ancient Scottish magic and modern Canadian life, fueled by invisible mischief.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like opening a dusty, ancient trunk only to have a jack-in-the-box spring out and hit you in the nose. It balances the atmospheric, old-world enchantment of a Scottish castle with the lively, chaotic energy of a modern middle-grade comedy. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining pace, propelled by a steady stream of supernatural practical jokes and invisible mischief. There is a distinct sense of playful disruption as ancient magic collides with contemporary Canadian life, creating a whimsical and lighthearted reading experience. It is a perfect fit for younger readers who delight in the humorous friction between the ordinary world and the sudden, uncontrollable arrival of the supernatural.
- Mood
- whimsical
- lively
- chaotic
- Tone
- playful
- humorous
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- old magic in new places · unexpected companions · navigating chaos
- The writing
- Accessible and lively, balancing atmospheric descriptions of ancient magic with the snappy pacing of a modern comedy.
- The arc
- Moves from the atmospheric wonder of an old Scottish castle to the lively, chaotic humor of managing an invisible trickster.
- Who it's for
- Middle-grade readers who enjoy a blend of real-world settings and mischievous, supernatural chaos.
Content notes
- practical jokes
About the book
After visiting the castle in Scotland which her family has inherited and returning home to Canada, twelve-year-old Emily finds that she has accidentally brought back with her a boggart, an invisible and mischievous spirit with a fondness for practical jokes.
Description from Open Library.
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