Spelling Trouble

Name: Spelling Trouble
ISBN: 9780606334402

The Misadventures of Salem Hyde Series · Book 1 of 4

For kids who struggle with teamwork or accepting help, this graphic novel humorously shows how even unlikely pairs can achieve their goals.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is resisting help or struggling to collaborate with a classmate they don't like. Spelling Trouble hilariously explores this exact situation through a magical lens. Young witch Salem Hyde has a knack for finding trouble, so her parents get her an animal companion, a stuffy cat named Percival. The two do not get along. When Salem enters the school spelling bee, she decides to use magic instead of studying, leading to chaos that only teamwork can solve. This early graphic novel is perfect for ages 7 to 10. It uses humor and fantasy to gently model the value of accepting help and finding common ground, even with the most unlikely partners.

Teamwork & Collaboration Fantasy & Magic Humor Animals Friendship & Loyalty Making Friends School Life Self-Confidence & Identity

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Comedic magical chaos, like a giant squid appearing in an auditorium, is played entirely for laughs.

Sensitive Topics

There are no sensitive topics in this book. The conflict is light, humorous, and magical. The approach is secular and the resolution is entirely hopeful and positive.