A Taste of Magic (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781547606719)

"An enchanting adventure that will leave readers hungry for more." - Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling author

New York Times bestselling author J. Elle makes her middle grade debut in this magical new series about a Black girl who learns she's a witch and must save her inner-city magic school from closing, perfect for fans of Wendy Mass.

Kyana Turner has just found out the family secret--she's a witch! This means mandatory lessons every Saturday at Park Row Magick Academy, the magic school hidden in the back of her local beauty shop. Learning spells, discovering charms and potion recipes, and getting a wand made to match her hair's curl pattern, Kyana feels like she's a part of something really special. The hardest part will be keeping her magic a secret from non-Magick folks, including her BFF, Nae.

But when the school loses funding, the students must either pay a hefty tuition at the academy across town or have their magic stripped . . . permanently. Determined not to let that happen, Kyana comes up with a plan to win a huge cash prize in a baking competition. After all, she's learned how to make the best desserts from her memaw. But as Kyana struggles to keep up with magic and regular school, prepare for the competition, and keep her magic secret, she wonders if it's possible to save her friendships, too. And what will she do when, in the first round of competition, a forbidden dollop of magic whisks into her cupcakes?

J. Elle's debut middle grade fantasy is full of humor, heart, and mouthwatering desserts.

Author: J. Elle
ISBN-10: 1547606711
ISBN-13: 9781547606719
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 08/30/2022
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.31h x 5.89w x 1.27d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518022 / Taste of Magic


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/04/2022
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2022
Booklist 07/01/2022 pg. 79