A Snicker of Magic is about as perfectly titled a book as I have ever encountered. The story is quirky, imaginative, sparkling and sweet, and is as much or more about the journey and the wordcraft as the climax and resolution. Author Natalie Lloyd weaves a powerful spell that illustrates the magic of words, the power of love, and the strength of family–no matter its shape. This is a tale of a girl, a family, and a town each trying to find their way and their place in the world. The combination of quirky magic and Southern flavor is enchanting and just makes the reader smile.
This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Scholastic Press (A Scholastic Imprint)
Content Analysis:
Profanity/Language: None
Violence/Gore: None
Sex/Nudity: None
Mature Subject Matter:
Parent separation and abandonment.
Alcohol / Drug Use:
One character smokes cigarettes constantly.


