What Magic Is This?

By: Holly Bourne

Published by Union Square & Company, 2024

<b>From the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Teen Contemporary) series comes a magical tale of friendship, witchcraft, and self-discovery, expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <i>When the magic circle is set, I close my eyes and summon the power that I know is in me. I chant the words to this blessing spell like I've known them my whole life. "Spirits of Mother Nature," I say. "I call on you. I ask that you bless us all and bless our friendship that makes us stronger. Grant us strength in our together and strength in our apart." </i><br> <br> <br> <br> Best friends Sophia, Mia, and Alexis are clinging on to a spark of hope that maybe-just maybe-magic truly does exist. Could they really be witches with the power to cast life-changing spells? When the three friends gather to cheer up heartbroken Sophia, they're ready to put their theory to the test. But then long-held secrets are revealed, and hard truths start to hit home. Suddenly, their night of bewitching fun takes an unexpected turn.<br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Perfect for anyone seeking dyslexia-friendly books for teens, the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Teen Contemporary) hi-lo book series presents accessible YA books in an easy-to-read style. Union Square & Co.'s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books utilize dyslexia reading tools like specialized fonts and paper tones, and are carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.</b>