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Like a Curse

By Elle McNicoll

By Elle McNicoll

By Elle McNicoll

By Elle McNicoll

By Elle McNicoll

By Elle McNicoll

By Elle McNicoll
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Sep 16, 2025 | ISBN 9780593649558 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Oct 22, 2024 | 418 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Like a Curse

    The fight to save the human and magical worlds is ON…but  Ramya has to learn to control her powers before she can help. But when a friend is kidnapped, she may have to go, ready or not. It’s a race to the finish in the stunning conclusion to the Like a Charm duology from the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark.

    *”McNicoll paints a vivacious portrait of one neurodivergent tween’s experience navigating the world.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review

    Ramya thought discovering she was a witch would make life easier. But mastering her powers isn’t easy. And while she is stuck in Loch Ness struggling with spells, the wicked siren Portia is gaining control over the human and hidden worlds in the city. 

    Time is running out, but the more Ramya presses, the more her family insists she isn’t ready to fight. Then an old friend is kidnapped, and Ramya can’t wait any longer. Armed with a lot of bravery, a little magic, and a few new friends, Ramya hopes she has what it takes to defeat Portia and the sirens forever.

    About Like a Curse

    The fight to save the human and magical worlds is ON…but witch (in-training) Ramya isn’t much help unless she can learn her new powers–and fast. It’s a race to the finish in the stunning conclusion to the Like a Charm duology from the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark.

    Ramya thought discovering she was a witch would make life easier. But mastering her powers isn’t going as smoothly as she thought. And while she is stuck in Loch Ness stumbling through spells, the wicked siren Portia is gaining control over the human and hidden worlds in the city. 

    Time is running out, but the more Ramya presses, the more her family insists she isn’t ready for the fight. Then an old friend is kidnapped, and Ramya can’t wait any longer. Armed with a lot of bravery, a little magic, and a few new friends, Ramya hopes it is enough to take down Portia and the sirens forever–before everything she loves is lost forever.

    About Like a Curse

    The fight to save the human and magical worlds is ON…but witch (in-training) Ramya isn’t much help unless she can learn her new powers–and fast. It’s a race to the finish in the stunning conclusion to the Like a Charm duology from the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark.

    Ramya thought discovering she was a witch would make life easier. But mastering her powers isn’t going as smoothly as she thought. And while she is stuck in Loch Ness stumbling through spells, the wicked siren Portia is gaining control over the human and hidden worlds in the city. 

    Time is running out, but the more Ramya presses, the more her family insists she isn’t ready for the fight. Then an old friend is kidnapped, and Ramya can’t wait any longer. Armed with a lot of bravery, a little magic, and a few new friends, Ramya hopes it is enough to take down Portia and the sirens forever–before everything she loves is lost forever.

    About Like a Curse

    The fight to save the human and magical worlds is ON…but witch (in-training) Ramya isn’t much help unless she can learn her new powers–and fast. It’s a race to the finish in the stunning conclusion to the Like a Charm duology from the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark.

    Ramya thought discovering she was a witch would make life easier. But mastering her powers isn’t going as smoothly as she thought. And while she is stuck in Loch Ness stumbling through spells, the wicked siren Portia is gaining control over the human and hidden worlds in the city. 

    Time is running out, but the more Ramya presses, the more her family insists she isn’t ready for the fight. Then an old friend is kidnapped, and Ramya can’t wait any longer. Armed with a lot of bravery, a little magic, and a few new friends, Ramya hopes it is enough to take down Portia and the sirens forever–before everything she loves is lost forever.

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    About Elle McNicoll

    Elle McNicoll is a bestselling and award-winning novelist. Her debut, A Kind of Spark, was a Schneider Family Honor title, an overall winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, and a Blackwell’s Book of the Year. She has been nominated… More about Elle McNicoll

    About Elle McNicoll

    Elle McNicoll is a bestselling and award-winning novelist. Her debut, A Kind of Spark, was a Schneider Family Honor title, an overall winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, and a Blackwell’s Book of the Year. She has been nominated… More about Elle McNicoll

    About Elle McNicoll

    Elle McNicoll is a bestselling and award-winning novelist. Her debut, A Kind of Spark, was a Schneider Family Honor title, an overall winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, and a Blackwell’s Book of the Year. She has been nominated… More about Elle McNicoll

    About Elle McNicoll

    Elle McNicoll is a bestselling and award-winning novelist. Her debut, A Kind of Spark, was a Schneider Family Honor title, an overall winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, and a Blackwell’s Book of the Year. She has been nominated… More about Elle McNicoll

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Sep 16, 2025 | 304 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593649558

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 22, 2024 | 304 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593649527

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 22, 2024 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593649541

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Oct 22, 2024 | 418 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593915844

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    “An immersive and intriguing fantasy with real depth.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Bucking the trend of middle-grade adventure stories, in this one the adults handle the problems so that the kids don’t have to—but young readers will still find lots to identify with in this exciting, imaginative novel.” —The Horn Book

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