The Sorcery Hall Trilogy (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: Suzy McKee Charnas
- First Published: 1985
- Type of Work: Novels
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—feminist
- Time of Work: The 1980’s
- Setting: New York City
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy
- Subjects: New York, North America or North Americans, Northeast, U.S., United States or Americans, Folkloric or magical people, Magic or magicians, Teenagers, New York City, 1980’s, Feminism, Witches or witchcraft, Monsters
- Locales: New York, NY
The Plot
Suzy McKee Charnas’ Sorcery Hall trilogy tells the story of Valentine (Val) Marsh, a fourteen-year-old who possesses magical ability. The ability to use magic runs in Val’s family: Her grandmother, known as Granny Gran, possesses magical powers. Val’s mother, Laura, chooses not to develop her ability. In this series, Val becomes involved with Sorcery Hall, an alliance of wizards dedicated to defending worlds from evil. With the help of Gran, Sorcery Hall, and her friends, Val eventually defeats three dangerous villains. In the process, Val learns to accept her...
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