Spellbound
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2011 · Est. 6.5 hour read

Spellbound

Written by Jacqueline West · Illustrated by Poly Bernatene

Book #2 in the The Books of Elsewhere series

A spellbook may free Morton from Elsewhere, but it might find Olive first.

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320 pages· 57,550 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Olive's friend Morton is trapped in the magical world of Elsewhere, and the McMartin house's secrets are growing darker. With the guardian cats unhelpful, Olive's hope lies in a mysterious grimoire mentioned by her quirky neighbor, Rutherford. Can she find the spellbook to rescue Morton, or will its secrets ensnare her first? As Olive delves deeper, the house's mysteries threaten to unravel everything she knows. Dive into this thrilling fantasy where every corner holds a secret and every choice could be the last.

From the publisher

The mysteries grow deeper and the secrets darker in the second volume of the New York Times bestselling Books of Elsewhere series–perfect for fans of Small Spaces, Coraline, and James Howe’s Bunnicula classics. With no way into the McMartin house’s magical paintings and its three guardian cats reluctant to help, Olive’s friend Morton is still trapped inside Elsewhere. So when Rutherford, the new oddball kid next door mentions a grimoire–a spellbook–Olive sees a glint of hope. If she can find the McMartins’ spellbook, maybe she can help Morton escape Elsewhere for good. Unless, that is, the book finds Olive first. The house isn’t the only one keeping secrets anymore. You’ll never guess what happens next in this thrilling, chilling fantasy series, perfect for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch, Septimus Heap, and Lemony Snicket.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
320
Words
57,550
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
870L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about catsBooks about magicBooks about books and readingBooks about space and time
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~U
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
144385
Publication
Published
May 24, 2012
First published
July 12, 2011
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142421024

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