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The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia — Content Guide for Parents

By Ham, LeiaScholastic PressISBN 9781546150923320 pages
The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia

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  • ViolenceBrief
  • Scary contentBrief

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  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

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  • Profanity
  • Profanity: The sources describe the plot but say nothing about the book's language.

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Religion

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Twelve-year old Sparrow Xia attends the Zenith Academy for Magical Development where she discovers a strange illness draining the students of their magic and must work together with her friends to find out who is responsible.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Reviews mention magical fights and a burn scar Sparrow carries from her brother's fire magic, but the sources don't show how much fighting there is. A magic-draining illness spreads through the school, hidden enemies lurk, and the blurb says some people go to terrifying lengths to keep their magic.

  • Does The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia have violence?

    Found (Brief): Reviews mention magical fights and a burn scar Sparrow carries from her brother's fire magic, but the sources don't show how much fighting there is.

  • Does The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia have scary content?

    Found (Brief): A magic-draining illness spreads through the school, hidden enemies lurk, and the blurb says some people go to terrifying lengths to keep their magic.

  • Does The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia have profanity?

    Couldn't confirm: The sources describe the plot but say nothing about the book's language.

  • Does The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.