The Magician's Daughter
by Caryl Lewis, illustrated by George Ermos
Interest age: 10 to 11
Reading age: 9+
Published by Macmillan Children's Books, 2023
About this book
Abby’s father is a magician but when things go awry in his latest performance he decides it’s time to call it a day on magic. While Dad finds a new job, Abby finds it hard to bid farewell to the past. Digging through the magic show’s old props, she’s forced to face painful memories of her late mother, who was also a magician. But as she rummages, it becomes clear that there’s something magical about Abby herself. With the help of her father and her best friend, she plans a completely magical summer in three special shows. This charming novel celebrates community, talents and strength in the face of challenges.
A subject that will stimulate work across the curriculum but especially in the areas of: Languages, Literacy and Communication, Health and Well-being, Expressive Arts, Humanities.
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