Families who loved Spellbound by Ellie Boswell 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 like an outsider or is struggling to reconcile their family traditions with their desire to fit in at school. It is an ideal choice for the middle-grade reader who feels 'different' and needs to see that uniqueness is a strength rather than a social hurdle. The story follows Tyme, a girl from a family of witches who desperately wants to live a normal life and attend a regular school. As she navigates the complexities of hidden identities and school hierarchies, she learns that staying true to oneself is the most powerful magic of all. Parents will appreciate the gentle way it handles social anxiety and the importance of honesty in friendships. It offers a relatable, humorous look at the pre-teen experience through a supernatural lens, making it perfect for ages 9 to 12.