Oliver Moon and the Spider Spell

Name: Oliver Moon and the Spider Spell
ISBN: 9780746090749

Oliver Moon Series · Book 5 of 9

For young readers ready to dive into a world of magic, this book encourages bravery when things go wrong and perseverance to master tricky spells.

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About This Book

When a child feels frustrated by a new skill or is afraid of making mistakes, this book offers a magical and humorous perspective. It follows Oliver Moon, a young wizard-in-training whose important spider spell goes disastrously wrong in class, turning his teacher into a wig! The story centers on Oliver’s efforts to fix his magical mess, exploring themes of perseverance, problem-solving, and finding bravery after failure. It’s an ideal first chapter book that reassures kids that mistakes are part of learning and that they have the ability to try again.

Fantasy & Magic Resilience & Perseverance Fear & Bravery Self-Confidence & Identity Monsters Curiosity & Wonder Humor Adventure

What Parents Should Know

Scary ScenesMild

Giant spiders appear from a magic spell, but the scene is meant to be more chaotic and silly than scary.

Sensitive Topics

None. The story is a straightforward magical adventure with low stakes. The "dangers" are humorous and fantastical (a teacher turning into a wig, giant spiders) and are resolved neatly and positively.