A Tale of Witchcraft...
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020 · Est. 8 hour read

A Tale of Witchcraft...

Written by Chris Colfer

Book #2 in the A Tale of Magic series

A new witch threatens peace, recruiting allies for a dark plot against magic.

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432 pages· 73,091 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Brystal Evergreen's triumph over the Snow Queen is short-lived when Mistress Mara, a mysterious witch, arrives at the academy. As Mara recruits fairies for her rival school, Brystal's friend Lucy is drawn into a sinister scheme. Meanwhile, the fragile peace is threatened by the Righteous Brotherhood, a clan intent on eradicating magic, starting with Brystal. Can Brystal and her friends thwart these new dangers and protect their world?

From the publisher

Brystal and her friends have saved the world from the evil Snow Queen and secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community. But in this magical series, their journey is just beginning . . .When a mysterious new witch arrives at the academy, the celebrations are cut short. As the witch begins recruiting faeries into her rival school of witchcraft, it becomes clear she has dark intentions. And soon Brystal’s friend Lucy becomes embroiled in an ominous plot against mankind.Elsewhere, the fragile peace is on the brink of shattering. Outrage has spread throughout the kingdoms in opposition to the legalization of magic. And, a dangerous and centuries-old clan known as the Righteous Brotherhood has resurfaced, with one goal in mind: to exterminate all magical life forever . . . starting with Brystal . . . The enchanting sequel to the New York Times bestselling A Tale of Magic… is filled with brand-new adventures and a cast of memorable characters, both familiar and new.

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Format
Pages
432
Words
73,091
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
870L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~U
AR points
12
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
509042
Publication
Published
September 29, 2020
First published
October 1, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316523561

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