Books like The wrong side of magic by Janette Rallison
Eighth‑grader Hudson has long ago stopped believing in magic. That changes when an enchantment transports him to Logos, a realm governed by words, thoughts, and memories. In Logos he quickly falls victim to a troll curse, and the only way to lift it is through the help of his friend Charlotte. But Charlotte is on a mission of her own: to find and rescue the missing Princess of Logos.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Janette Rallison
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