Short StoriesMiddle Grade
Unexpected Magic: Collected Stories – Riveting Fantasy Tales About Heroes, Wizards, and Beasts for Kids (Ages 8-12)
2002·590 pages
Fifteen fantasy stories and a novella of wizards, beasts, and unexpected magic, aimed at middle-grade readers.
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Fifteen fantasy stories and a novella of wizards, beasts, and unexpected magic, aimed at middle-grade readers.
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Master storyteller Diana Wynne Jones presents ariveting collection of unpredictable tales, including: A cat tells how the kindhearted wizard she owns is suddenly called upon to defeat a horrific Beast. When Anne has mumps, her drawings come to life, and she must protect her home from them. Four children become involved in the intrigue surrounding an innocent prince, an evil count, and a brave outlaw. These fifteen stories and one novella will enchant, startle, and surprise!
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted
Violence & gore
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Fantasy peril with beasts and villains; battles without graphic gore
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA characters or themes depicted
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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Wizards, spells, living drawings, and magical beasts central throughout
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult or demonology content
Political content
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Light intrigue with princes, counts, and outlaws in some tales
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content
Abuse & suffering
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Mild villainy and peril from evil figures; not graphic
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