Books Like Black and Blue Magic
Families who loved Black and Blue Magic by Zilpha Keatley Snyder often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Black and Blue Magic by Zilpha Keatley Snyder often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels clumsy, overlooked, or 'stuck' in a body that doesn't seem to do what they want it to do. Harry Houdini Marco is a twelve-year-old boy who feels like a total flop compared to his famous namesake. He is awkward, gangly, and convinced he has no special talents until a mysterious bottle of lotion grants him a pair of invisible wings. This mid-century classic is a perfect bridge for readers transitioning into middle school, exploring the literal and metaphorical desire to rise above one's insecurities. It balances whimsical urban fantasy with the grounded reality of a boy navigating friendship and self-acceptance in San Francisco. It is a gentle, humorous, and deeply affirming read for any child who feels like a work in progress.
