La magia de la luna

Gr 5-9–Mía is ready for her first day of high school, even when it brings giggles and people staring at her outfit. What she isn’t prepared for is meeting Beth and Zoe, two girls who insist she is a witch, just like her mother. When she gets home, her abuela Nura (happily) and her father (reluctantly) confirm that Mía is a witch and show her the first of several special letters that will help Mía—if she accepts her magic. Mía, Beth, and Zoe feel like they have known one another forever, especially since their mothers were such close friends. As Mía and her friends begin to test their magic, they soon find their special animal companion and begin to see their powers flourish. But when they use their magic against someone—despite their grandmothers’ warnings about using magic for vengeance—a darkness begins to follow them until it eventually takes form, placing them all in danger. This Spanish-language middle grade fantasy is full of spunk, humor, and important lessons, with likable and believable characters that juggle issues, such as starting a new school, bullying, and learning from mistakes. Fun illustrations accompany the text, providing visuals for the three friends and their world. For readers who are searching for a book that centers on a protagonist who discovers something magical about themselves, this is a great choice.