Magic Can be Murder

Magic Can be Murder by Vivian Vande Velde is a reprint edition published by Puffin Books in 2002, featuring 197 pages in English. The story follows Nola, a witch with limited magical abilities, who struggles to protect her mother from witch-hunters while they evade authorities by moving from town to town. Their precarious existence takes a turn when Nola witnesses a murder through her unique magical perspective.
Readers will find a blend of juvenile fiction, mysteries, and elements of fantasy and magic throughout the narrative. The book presents a solid mystery intertwined with the challenges Nola faces as she navigates her abilities and her mother’s troubles. As the plot unfolds, it introduces memorable characters and explores themes of survival and the complexities of witchcraft in a world that is often hostile to magic.
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Nola isn’t much of a witch. She can work only a few useless spells, like the one that lets her spy on people by enchanting a bucket of water. But there’s no spell for keeping her mother-who hears voices and is a magnet for witch-hunters-out of trouble. The two of them evade the authorities by traveling from town to town, taking odd jobs and moving on-until the day Nola magically witnesses a murder. . . .
“Readers will be rewarded with a solid mystery and a handful of memorable characters.” (Publishers Weekly)
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