Books Like Magic Can Be Murder
Families who loved Magic Can Be Murder by Vivian Vande Velde 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 Magic Can Be Murder by Vivian Vande Velde 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 teenager feels like a perpetual outsider or struggles with the burden of keeping their true self hidden to fit in. Nola and her mother live a life on the run because their magical abilities make them targets for suspicion, a powerful metaphor for any family that feels 'different' from the norm. When Nola accidentally witnesses a murder through a magical vision, she must navigate a dangerous mystery while balancing her own moral compass against her mother's instinct for self-preservation. It is a compelling choice for ages 12 and up, blending lighthearted humor with deeper questions about justice and the courage it takes to stand up for the truth when you have the most to lose.
