Unseen Magic
Unseen Magic by Emily Lloyd-Jones, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022, is a middle-grade novel that invites readers into the enchanting world of Aldermere. This 352-page book follows eleven-year-old Fin, who discovers a sense of safety in her new home but grapples with anxiety and the fear of disrupting her family’s stability. When she inadvertently unleashes a shadow self that causes chaos, Fin must confront her fears and navigate the magical rules of her town to restore balance.
Readers will find an exploration of self-discovery intertwined with elements of fantasy and magic. The narrative delves into themes of family dynamics, including marriage and divorce, as well as emotions like self-esteem and anxiety. As Fin interacts with the peculiarities of Aldermere, such as a disappearing tea shop and mysterious crows, she embarks on a journey that challenges her understanding of herself and her place in the world. Unseen Magic presents a captivating blend of adventure and personal growth, making it a thoughtful read for those interested in stories that address social themes and the complexities of childhood.
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“An enchanting read!”–Margaret Peterson Haddix, bestselling author of The Greystone Secrets
“A magical voyage of self-discovery.”–Jenn Reese, author of A Game of Fox & Squirrels
“Truly marvelous.”–Booklist (starred review)
The trick to all magic is: you can only see it if you know where to look.
The magic-infused town of Aldermere is the first place eleven-year-old Fin has ever felt safe–and she’ll do whatever it takes to save her home when she accidentally unleashes a shadow self who wreaks havoc everywhere she goes. Emily Lloyd-Jones’s middle grade debut is an enchanting exploration of self-discovery and finding the place you truly belong. Unseen Magic is for fans of A Wish in the Dark and A Tangle of Knots.
Aldermere is a town with its own set of rules: there’s a tea shop that vanishes if you try to force your way in, crows that must be fed or they’ll go through your trash, and a bridge that has a toll that no one knows the cost of. Some say that there may even be bigfoots wandering through the woods.
For Fin, Aldermere is her new home. But she’s worried that she’ll do something to mess it up–that she was the reason she and her mother have constantly moved from place to place for so long. When an upcoming presentation at her school’s science fair gives her increasing anxiety, Fin turns to magic to ease her fears. The cost is a memory, but there are things from her past Fin doesn’t mind forgetting. This will be the last time she relies on magic anyway, she’s sure.
Except things don’t go exactly as planned. And instead of easing her anxiety, Fin accidentally unleashes an evil doppelganger. Suddenly Aldermere is overrun with unusual occurrences–and Fin is the only one who knows why. She will have to face her fears–literally–to stop it.
Emily Lloyd-Jones crafts an atmospheric novel full of magic and mischief while exploring what it means to stand up to your fears and accept yourself. Unseen Magic is perfect for fans of Anna Meriano’s Love Sugar Magic series and Natalie Lloyd’s A Snicker of Magic.
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