Unfamiliar Magic

By R. C. Alexander

A young witch's chance to explore magic is thwarted by her cat-turned-babysitter's antics.

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368 pages· 86,932 words· Est. 12 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Desi, a budding witch, is eager to learn magic, but her cautious mom keeps their powers hidden. When her mom vanishes mysteriously, Desi sees a chance to explore her abilities. However, her pet cat, now a teenage girl named Cat, is tasked with keeping her out of magical trouble. With Cat's quirky goals, including mastering sushi and charming the boy next door, Desi's magical aspirations face hilarious obstacles. Can Desi find her own path to magic amidst the chaos? Discover a whimsical tale of magic, mischief, and unexpected friendships.

From the publisher

Desi is a witch. And she knows she could be a great witch–if only her mom would teach her any spells. Unfortunately, Desi’s mom is more concerned with keeping them safe and their abilities hidden. When her mom leaves town under mysterious circumstances, it should be Desi’s perfect opportunity to explore magic on her own. But Desi has been left in the care of the most unusual babysitter of all time: her pet cat–also her mom’s familiar–now transformed into a teenage girl named Cat. And Cat has only three goals: Learn how to eat sushi with her new hairless monkey paws, get the awkward boy next door to pay for her sushi, and keep Desi out of trouble. And that means no magic. Yeah, right! This hilarious and high-spirited fantasy is perfect for cat lovers, embattled siblings, and anyone who yearns to find the magic in everyday life.

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