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Beswitched

Beswitched

Published in
2010
4.07
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Description

When Flora Fox's parents send her to boarding school, they unknowingly send her back in time to 1935 due to a magic spell. Flora wakes up without modern amenities and swaps lives with a schoolgirl from that era. Now at St. Winifred's, she must adapt to the old-fashioned lifestyle, speak French, and wear uncomfortable uniforms. Despite the challenges, Flora experiences many adventures in the past and tries to find a way back to her own time.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
256 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging time-travel mystery
  • Vivid depiction of life in the 1930s
  • Themes of friendship and self-discovery
  • Wholesome entertainment for middle-grade readers