Books like Magic can be murder by Vivian Vande Velde
Nola, a teenage witch with the rare ability to conjure images, becomes embroiled in a deadly intrigue when her power brings a murder scene to light. Alongside her mother, she faces escalating danger as they piece together clues that threaten their safety. The story explores the thin line between magic and violence, placing Nola in a race against time to solve the crime before it consumes her family.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Vivian Vande Velde
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