Upside-Down Magic: Night Owl

    Upside-Down Magic: Night Owl

    by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, Emily Jenkins

    Ages 8-122018
    Middle Grade

    In this installment of the Upside-Down Magic series, Nory and her friends at Dunwiddle Magic School face new challenges when their wonky magic creates unexpected problems during a school camping trip. The story features a diverse cast of characters with different magical abilities and backgrounds, exploring themes of friendship, self-acceptance, and finding strength in being different. The book emphasizes that unconventional abilities can be just as valuable as traditional ones, promoting messages about embracing uniqueness and supporting friends through difficulties.

    2018Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade Fiction, Friendship, School Story

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None
    Social or Historical Topics
    None

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