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The Rules of Magic

by Alice Hoffman
You don't have to believe in magic to read & enjoy this wondeful story. The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman

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"Hoffman delights in this prequel to Practical Magic as three siblings discover both the power and curse of their magic. Hoffman's novel is a coming-of-age tale replete with magic and historical reference to the early witch trials. The spellbinding story, focusing on the strength of family bonds through joy and sorrow, will appeal to a broad range of readers. Fans of Practical Magic will be bewitched."-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Reading an Alice Hoffman book is like falling into a deep dream where senses are heightened and love reigns supreme. The Rules of Magic is no exception-as I tumbled into the story of three siblings desperate for and cursed by love, I never wanted to awaken."-Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things

"No one's more confident or entertaining than Hoffman at putting across characters willing to tempt fate for true love. Real events like the Vietnam draft and Stonewall uprising enter the characters' family history as well as a stunning plot twist-delivering everything fans of a much-loved book could hope for in a prequel."-Kirkus Reviews

"Just in time for Halloween, Alice Hoffman brings us back to the world of the Owens family, whom we first met in Practical Magic. It's a world where magic exists and love is a curse. The Rules of Magic will transport you. An utter delight."-Popsugar (Best 2017 Fall Books)



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