Clamory: The Magic of Adeline Black by Sue-Ellen Pashley (Hawkeye Publishing) PB RRP $22.9 ISBN 9781923105256Reviewed by Kylie Buckley
Thirteen-year-old Adeline Black lives in Camellia, a tea-growing nation where magic is despised and outlawed. Since the death of her parents when she was two years old, Adeline has lived with her grandparents. The expectation is that she will one day inherit the family’s tea plantation and take over her grandmother’s well-respected role of Madame Overseer of the Tea Association. However, that changes when it is discovered that Adeline has magic, a trait her mother had.
Adeline is sent away to Clamory, a nation where magic is celebrated. The plan is for Adeline to stay with her mother’s family for six months, then return to Camellia once she has learned to control and hide her magical powers.
New to Clamory and new to magic, Adeline soon becomes overwhelmed. However, things only get worse when her rare magic is revealed to all. Adeline becomes the talk of the town, and the council has grand plans for her future. High expectations are placed upon Adeline, and it becomes apparent that she has a preordained role, whether she stays in Clamory or returns to Camellia. All Adeline wants is the choice to determine her own future.
Clamory: The Magic of Adeline Black is an upper middle grade fantasy novel recommended for readers aged 10 years and older who enjoy
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