Big Magic: CBCA Notable Book

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Eleven-year-old Tulsi comes from a long line of women magicians, but her mother has always forbidden her to learn Big Magic. Its dangerous, thrilling, and powerful and Tulsi wants it more than anything.But one hot summers night, a magic trick goes horribly wrong, and her mother disappears. Only one person can bring her back, and thats Tulsi.

But first, shell have to learn a lifetimes worth of Big Magic in just one month. Its an impossible task, especially when her teacher her strange grandmother, Sylvie was long ago banned from doing any Big Magic at all.Tulsi is determined to save her mum, but does she have what it takesAnd where, exactly, has her mother gone

• A CBCA Notable Book

Reviews

My heart was in my mouth as I followed Tulsis search for her mother. A wonderful adventure with the sort of magic I could really believe in.
Lian Tanner, author of The Keepers trilogy

This book had me on page one.LikeHarry Potter,it feels like theres a treat in every paragraph. Kids will devour it and then read it again. [It's] an earthy, life-shaking tale of real magic and the responsibilities that come with power.
Tristan Bancks, author of Two Wolves

If I didntbelieve in magic before reading this, I certainly do now. Sarah takes you through parallel universes, across continents and into magical circus tents sodeftly, with pure heart.
Zanni Louise,author of the Humankind series

A perfect mix of magic, mystery and suspense! I loved it!
Deborah Abela, author of the Grimsdon trilogy

Author Bio

Sarah Armstrong was an award-winning journalist at the ABC before writing three novels for adults, including Salt Rain which was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. Big Magic is her first book for children. She lives with her partner, Alan, and their daughter, Amelia, in the NSW town of Mullumbimby, which features (if slightly disguised!) in all her novels, including Big Magic.Big Magicis a CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers Notable Book.