One Jar of Magic

From the critically acclaimed author of Eventown comes a hopeful and empowering tale set in an enchanting world of magic and mysterious family secrets—perfect for fans of Anne Ursu, Rebecca Stead, and Wendy Mass.

Magic is like a dream. Delightful. Terrifying. Unreal.

Rose Alice Anders is Little Luck. Lucky to be born into the Anders family. Lucky to be just as special and magical as the most revered man in town—her father. The whole town has been waiting for Rose to turn twelve, when she can join them in their annual capturing of magic on New Year's Day and become the person she was born to be.

But when that special day finally comes, Rose barely captures one tiny jar of magic. Now Rose's dad won't talk to her anymore and her friendships have gotten all twisted and wrong. So when Rose hears whispers that there are people who aren't meant for magic at all, she begins to wonder if that's who she belongs with.

Maybe if she's away from all the magic, away from her dad telling her who she's meant to be, who she has to be, Rose can begin to piece together what's truly real in a world full of magic.

* An SLJ Best Book of the Year * A CCBC Choices Pick of the Year *

When being special is the only thing that matters, what happens when you find out you're not?

• A Famous Father's Shadow: Rose has spent her life trying to be "Little Luck," the magical daughter of Belling Bright's most famous magic-capturer. But her father's love might be as conditional as his magic.
• The Magic You're Meant For: After capturing only one tiny jar of magic, Rose must question everything she's been told about who she's supposed to be—and discovers a secret community of people Not Meant for Magic at all.
• Shifting Friendships: As Rose's world turns upside down, her closest friendships begin to fracture, leaving her more alone than ever.
• Uncovering Family Secrets: With the help of her quiet brother, Lyle, and a mysterious new friend, Rose begins to uncover the dark truth behind her family's magical legacy.