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When Kate first sees Jarrod she senses that he is special and that like her, he has magical powers. But she also knows he is completely unaware of his gift and will be difficult to persuade. Kate's grandmother realises that Jarrod and his family have an ancient curse placed upon them which they must tackle before Jarrod's life, along with the lives of his parents and little brother, can become happy, peaceful and free of the troubles that have plagued them. He must learn to use his gift, and when he does, Kate and Jarrod find themselves in a time hundreds of years old, and very very far from home pitched in the greatest battle of their lives. A fabulous book with the perfect combination of pace, intrigue, suspense, utterly entrancing characters, and romance.
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Marianne Curley has a fresh, compelling style and is an exciting addition to the Bloomsbury list. This is her first book. Marianne lives in Australia with her three children.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When i first picked up Old Magic, a gift from a friend, I was a little skeptical about reading it. All too many times have I read fiction books about Wicca or Witchcraft and often the lack of realism and accuracy annoys me greatly. Fiction books have long given witchcraft a bad name, so I was somewhat apprehensive.
Once I started to read it, however, I didn't put it down until I had finished it. Curley manages to draw you into Kate and Jarrod's world without having to describe it in depth. And the references to witchcraft are suprisingly accurate, I was amazed in fact at how close to real life a lot of it was.
Whether you believe in magic or not, however, Kate is instantly a character you respect and like, and Jarrod's clumsy side is both funny and adorable. The chemistry between them is apparent, but its done so in such a subtle way you feel as though you are standing right next to the characters, relating to them and sensing the atmosphere first-hand.
The way the story unfolds is clever, the twist at the end being totally unexpected, and the romantic side is so realistic that you are very much pulled right in to the book. The emotions are so heart-felt and true to character, and the way that both Kate and Jarrod get a say makes it work even better.
I would recommend this book to anyone, but be warned, once you pick it up, you won't put it down for hours.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My Mom bought me this book a few years ago and I just put it on my bookshelf. But the other night I couldn't sleep so I was looking for a boring book to read to put me to sleep, and I picked up "Old Magic." This book was anything but boring! In fact, I got so engulfed in the plot, that I stayed up the whole night just to read it! I didn't let myself sleep until the next morning, when I had finished it!
I was expecting it to be a childrens book, but I'm 17 and thoroughly enjoyed it! The book is beautifully written, in the style of alternate chapters being seen through the eyes of one of the two main characters, Jarrod or Kate.
It left me wanting more! I'm planning to buy Marianne Curley's "Guardians Of Time" trilogy when I get some money.
I was expecting it to be a childrens book, but I'm 17 and thoroughly enjoyed it! The book is beautifully written, in the style of alternate chapters being seen through the eyes of one of the two main characters, Jarrod or Kate.
It left me wanting more! I'm planning to buy Marianne Curley's "Guardians Of Time" trilogy when I get some money.
Read it and see how great it is for yourself!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you enjoy fantasy adventure then you will love this book. It has everything - magic, romance, time travel, action and history. It's a heart warming story that follows two teenagers, Kate and Jarrod, living in small town Australia. Kate has magic powers and is a social outcast. Jarrod is the new boy in town who is followed by incredible bad luck wherever he goes caused, Kate discovers, by a curse against his family that has its origins in Medieval Britain. Kate and Jarrod are thrown back in time where they have to fight against all odds to stop the curse and save Jarrod's family from destruction. I absolutely loved this book and didn't want it to finish. It is extremely well written, full of excitment and yet very touching. Make sure you read it!
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woahh didnt expect thatt!
Sooo good had me captivated from the start definately a page turner. The plot is soo unque and loving historical set books this was amazing really best of both worlds. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mari
Old Magic
Kate is 15 and a trainee witch. Raised by her grandmother, Jillian, who is a true user of 'Old Magic', she can do small things like sensing peoples moods and moving objects, but... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sarah
A book to read again and again...
I remember being given this book as a 14th birthday present, I didnt particuly like the look of it so it got stuffed on my book shelf for another year. Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by R. Callan
Old Magic - Marianne Curley - A good read!
A lovely story of mystery, adventure and romance - all three rolled into one!
Kate is an unusual young lady with supernatural powers, who doesn't fit in at school and is... Read more
Kate is an unusual young lady with supernatural powers, who doesn't fit in at school and is... Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2010 by L. Herbert
frustrating
I have always found Marianne Curley's book's a strange combination of compeling and frustrating.Old magic which is her fourth book after the key,the dark and the named see's you... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by Paula Coulter
Old magic - Yay.
I received the book quickly and was pleased by its condition. As good as new!! My daughter will love it. xxx
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Ms. A. Flynn
Splendid use of fantasy in time travelling drama
Kate believes new kid Jarrod has special powers. Jarrod doesn't want to know but soon the two are thrust together in drastic events as they attempt to solve some old magic. Read more
Published on 7 April 2009 by Stampy
Mediocre Fantasy for teens
This book is a pleasant filler-in of time for mid-to-late teens in search of fantasy. The plot is basic, but interesting: boy with latent powers is convinced by new-age magical... Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2008 by Sarah L
I great and exiting book
Do you like a book with fantasy, romance and a lot of excitement? Then the book old magic is the book for you. Old Magic is an amazing book and is one of my favorites. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2007 by Britt Lee
Maybe im to old?
After finishing harry potter,and the pellinor books,i decided to give more fantasy a go, i saw this book had great ratings,so i got it out from my libary.. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2007 by Leonna
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