One Jar of Magic

By Corey Ann Haydu

A girl questions her place in a magical world when her powers falter.

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352 pages· 69,568 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Rose Alice Anders, born into a magical family, faces disappointment when her powers fail on her twelfth birthday. As her father's silence grows and friendships falter, Rose hears whispers of those not meant for magic. Could she belong with them? In a world where magic defines identity, Rose must discover her true self beyond her family's expectations. Will she find where she truly belongs, or is she destined to remain an outsider in her own world?

From the publisher

From the critically acclaimed author of Eventown comes a hopeful and empowering tale set in an enchanting world of magic and mysterious family secrets–perfect for fans of Anne Ursu, Rebecca Stead, and Wendy Mass. Magic is like a dream. Delightful. Terrifying. Unreal. Rose Alice Anders is Little Luck. Lucky to be born into the Anders family. Lucky to be just as special and magical as the most revered man in town–her father. The whole town has been waiting for Rose to turn twelve, when she can join them in their annual capturing of magic on New Year’s Day and become the person she was born to be. But when that special day finally comes, Rose barely captures one tiny jar of magic. Now Rose’s dad won’t talk to her anymore and her friendships have gotten all twisted and wrong. So when Rose hears whispers that there are people who aren’t meant for magic at all, she begins to wonder if that’s who she belongs with.Maybe if she’s away from all the magic, away from her dad telling her who she’s meant to be, who she has to be, Rose can begin to piece together what’s truly real in a world full of magic.

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