Upside-Down Magic: Showing Off

    Upside-Down Magic: Showing Off

    by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, Emily Jenkins

    Ages 8-122017
    Middle Grade

    In this installment of the Upside-Down Magic series, Nory and her friends at Dunwiddie Magic School continue to navigate their unconventional magical abilities while dealing with typical middle school challenges. The story focuses on a talent show where the students must showcase their unique 'wonky' magic, leading to both comedic mishaps and heartwarming moments of friendship and self-acceptance. The series features diverse characters working together to embrace what makes them different, with themes of inclusion, friendship, and celebrating individual strengths rather than conforming to expectations.

    2017Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade Fiction, School Story, Friendship

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

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