A young girl named Wendy discovers a hidden world and a family secret connected to a magical bird in her grandmother's house.
Author
Alice Hoffman
9 books in the catalog
Alice Hoffman has 9 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly magical realism, fantasy and coming of age. The titles we've reviewed span 1997 to 2015.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 11–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Parents most often flag occult imagery — see each review below for specifics.
In a small Massachusetts town, a young girl named Cassie discovers she has inherited magical abilities from her grandmother, leading her to explore the world of witchcraft.
A young woman discovers she has magical abilities and is drawn into a world of ancient prophecies and a looming darkness.
A young girl named Sophia is sent to live with her grandmother after her parents' death. She discovers a hidden garden and learns about her family's magical legacy.
A young girl with a magical gift navigates family secrets, love, and the challenges of growing up.
A lonely girl named Claire befriends a mysterious mermaid named Aquamarine who has come ashore to find her true love before the summer ends.
This novel follows a young girl named August and her family through a summer of change and secrets.
A young girl with magical abilities must protect her family and village from a dark force during a harsh winter.
A young woman in 17th-century Massachusetts is accused of witchcraft and must confront her fate.
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