A Pinch of Magic
Michelle Harrison
Ages 9–12
A Pinch of Magic
Michelle Harrison
First published in 2019, A Pinch of Magic is a novel by Michelle Harrison for children aged 9 to 12. Its themes include family, adventure and wonder.
Novel2019
Novel · ages 11–15
River Boy
by Tim Bowler
Choose River Boy by Tim Bowler for children aged 11 to 15. This novel is shelved with books about family, wonder and resilience.
FormatNovel
First published1997
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River Boy sits in this library as a novel with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 11 to 15; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with family, wonder and resilience.
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