72 pages • 2 hours read
Natalie LloydA Snicker of Magic
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd is a middle-grade magical realism story about Felicity Pickle, who moves with her family to the once-magical town of Midnight Gulch. Felicity discovers her ability to see words and, along with her new friend Jonah, unravels the town's magical history and her family's connection to it, while preparing for a school talent show that could reveal the town's lost magic.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Natalie Lloyd's A Snicker of Magic charms with its whimsical prose and endearing characters, capturing the essence of a small town with a magical past. Critics praise its heartwarming narrative and imaginative storytelling. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot's complexity overwhelming for younger readers. Overall, it's a delightful read despite minor flaws.
Who Should Read A Snicker of Magic?
A reader who revels in whimsical tales and magical realism, much like in Charlotte's Web by E.B. White or Holes by Louis Sachar, will delight in Natalie Lloyd's A Snicker of Magic. Ideal for middle graders with a penchant for quirky characters, heartwarming friendships, and a sprinkle of enchantment.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
680L