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 8–12
The Snow Spider
by Jenny Nimmo
The Snow Spider by Jenny Nimmo is a novel for children aged 8 to 12. A useful choice for reading about wonder, family and heritage.
FormatNovel
First published1986
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