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Name: Upside Down Magic
Rating: 2.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Sarah Mlynowski

Dunwiddle Magic School’s Upside‑Down Magic class is a place where the usual rules of schooling and spellcasting go sideways. Students such as Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax learn through unconventional lessons that often backfire, turning everyday magic into a series of amusing mishaps. The result is a classroom full of unpredictability, creativity, and an endless amount of surprises that keep both teachers and students on their toes.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Sarah Mlynowski

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