The 12th Candle
The 12th Candle by Kim Tomsic is a middle-grade novel published by HarperCollins on October 8, 2019. This 336-page book is written in English and presents a blend of fantasy and social themes, focusing on the challenges of friendship and peer pressure. The story follows Sage Sassafras, a girl burdened by the Contrarium Curse, which causes her life to be in constant conflict with her classmate Priscilla Petty. When Sage receives an enchanted candle on her twelfth birthday, she hopes to change her luck by wishing to reverse the curse.
Readers will find a humorous and heartfelt narrative as Sage navigates her middle school experiences, grappling with the consequences of her wish. The plot unfolds as she confronts her misfortunes and ultimately must collaborate with her rival to avoid a life of perpetual opposites. This engaging tale explores themes of magic and the complexities of growing up, making it a relatable read for young audiences.
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Middle school meets magic in this hilarious and heartfelt novel about a girl whose life flips when she wishes on an enchanted candle–perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski and Wendy Mass.
Sage Sassafras’s life is cursed! No, really. Since birth, Sage has been plagued by the Contrarium Curse that’s set her at odds with classmate Priscilla Petty.
Every time something goes right for Priscilla, it goes terribly, horribly wrong for Sage. And things always go well for Priscilla.
Sage blames the curse for all her middle school misery–from losing a friend to failing gym to gaining a reputation as the girl whose daddy’s in trouble. So when Sage is given a magical candle on her twelfth birthday, she seizes the chance to turn her luck around–with a wish to reverse the curse.
But when the consequences of her wish take a terrible turn, Sage has to team up with her worst enemy–before she’s doomed to a life of opposites forever.
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