The White Glove War

Name: The White Glove War
ISBN: 9780316187503

by Katie Crouch

Savannah's elite Magnolia League is charmed by Hoodoo, but when dark magic and family secrets threaten to unravel their world, two girls must find the strength to save their families and themselves. T

About This Book

Katie Crouch's 'The White Glove War' is a young adult novel set in a mystical Savannah, Georgia, where the powerful Magnolia League uses Hoodoo magic from the Buzzard family to maintain their charmed lives. The story follows Hayes Anderson, a 'golden girl' of the League, and Alexandria Lee, a newcomer seeking to free her mother's spirit from a spell. As a malevolent 'Shadow Man' emerges and dark magic sweeps through the city, Hayes and Alex must confront family secrets and their own fears. Told from multiple perspectives, this book explores themes of family loyalty, friendship, courage, and the consequences of wielding power, all against a backdrop of rich Southern folklore and suspenseful mystery. It's suitable for ages 12-18, offering an engaging blend of fantasy and realistic challenges.

Told in separate voices, Alex, Haynes, and other members of Savannah's Magnolia League seek aid for their own family members from the legendary Hoodoo family, the Buzzards, in violation of an old pact, unaware that a Shadow Man is using one of them to return from the dead.

Concepts

Love & Family Friendship & Loyalty Resilience & Perseverance Fear & Bravery Good vs. Evil Curiosity & Wonder Self-Confidence & Identity Justice & Fairness Honesty & Integrity Loneliness & Belonging Death of a Loved One Cultural Identity Growing Up Peer Pressure Fantasy & Magic Friendship & Social Family & Siblings Ghosts

Heads up, parents

Scary Scenes

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Character Death

Discussion Prompts

How do the different types of magic in the book, like the Magnolia League's charms and the Buzzard family's Hoodoo, compare? What are the ethical implications of using magic for personal gain?

The book is told from multiple perspectives. How does hearing from different characters like Alex and Hayes change your understanding of the story and their motivations?

Family secrets play a big role in the plot. How do these secrets impact the characters, and what does the book suggest about the importance of honesty within families?

What does it mean to be 'charmed' in Savannah, and what are the hidden costs of this charmed life for the Magnolia League members?

How do Hayes and Alex demonstrate bravery throughout the story? What fears do they have to overcome?

The setting of Savannah, Georgia, is very atmospheric. How does the city's history and culture contribute to the magical and mysterious mood of the book?

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