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Witchlings

by Claribel A. Ortega Publisher: SCHOLASTIC

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A coven formed outside the usual rules

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A coven formed outside the usual rules

In Ravenskill, the Black Moon Ceremony determines which coven a young witch joins and when she receives her full powers. Seven Salazar expects to join a powerful coven with her best friend, but instead becomes one of three Spares, a group that cannot seal its coven through the usual magic. Their only route forward is an impossible task, with the fate of an earlier coven serving as a warning. The setup ties a fantasy quest to questions of belonging and status, while making cooperation among the three Witchlings central to their chance of gaining full powers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Middle-grade readers interested in stories about young witches and magical quests.
  • Readers who enjoy friendship and teamwork as central themes.
  • Readers seeking a fantasy featuring a Latine protagonist.

Themes

Belonging and social statusFriendshipCooperationMagic and identity

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Book overview

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

Perfect for fans of Wicked and KPop Demon Hunters. This is a page-turning adventure about fitting in, standing out, and the magical power of friendship.

 

Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches.

And twelve-year-old Seven Salazar can't wait to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend! But on the night of the ceremony, in front of the entire town, Seven isn't placed in one of the five covens. She's a Spare!

Spare covens have fewer witches, are less powerful, and are looked down on by everyone. Even worse, when Seven and the other two Spares perform the magic circle to seal their coven and cement themselves as sisters, it doesn't work! They're stuck as Witchlings--and will never be able to perform powerful magic.

Seven invokes her only option: the impossible task. The three Spares will be assigned an impossible task: If they work together and succeed at it, their coven will be sealed and they'll gain their full powers. If they fail... Well, the last coven to make the attempt ended up being turned into toads. Forever.

But maybe friendship can be the most powerful magic of all...

With action-packed adventure, a coven of quirky witchlings, Claribel A. Ortega's signature humor, and girl-power vibes, you won't be able to put down this middle-grade Latine witch story, perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers or Harry Potter.

 

Accelerated Reading Level 5.6

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