The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman

Condition: Gently Used

Format:    Paperback
Language:    English
ISBN:    1501137484
ISBN13:    9781501137488
Release Date:    June 2018
Publisher:    Scribner Book Company
Length:    400 Pages
Dimensions:    1.0" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Book Overview: 

Alice Hoffman’s The Rules of Magic is a spellbinding prequel to her beloved novel Practical Magic, telling the origin story of the Owens siblings Franny, Jet, and Vincent who grow up in 1960s New York under the weight of a centuries-old family curse: anyone who falls in love will be doomed.

As children of the mysterious Owens bloodline, the siblings are forbidden from magic, from walking in the moonlight, and most of all from falling in love. But as they come of age, each is pulled toward their magical heritage and must confront their destiny. Franny, with her commanding presence; gentle Jet, who can hear the thoughts of others; and charming Vincent, whose gifts and burdens are equally powerful each faces choices that will shape their futures and define the Owens legacy.

With Hoffman’s lyrical prose and rich historical setting, The Rules of Magic explores themes of love, loss, identity, and the unbreakable bonds of family. It is both a moving coming-of-age tale and a beautifully woven story of magical realism, perfect for longtime fans of the Owens family and new readers alike.