323 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780152047382
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nita Callahan is at the end of her rope because of the bullies who've been hounding her at school... until she discovers a mysterious library book that promises her the chance to become a wizard. But she has no idea of the difference that taking t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,716 reviews
Moods
hopeful 59%
emotional 34%
funny 30%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 21%
tense 17%
dark 9%
reflective 7%
challenging 5%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Bullying, Death
323 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780152047382
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nita Callahan is at the end of her rope because of the bullies who've been hounding her at school... until she discovers a mysterious library book that promises her the chance to become a wizard. But she has no idea of the difference that taking t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,716 reviews
Moods
hopeful 59%
emotional 34%
funny 30%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 21%
tense 17%
dark 9%
reflective 7%
challenging 5%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Bullying, Death