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Description
At a magical school for young witches and wizards, Dorrie and her classmate Dither can't resist experimenting with spells they haven't quite mastered. When their magical mix-ups go wrong, the schoolhouse becomes haunted by their careless enchantments. Now the two friends must figure out how to undo the chaos they've created before things get even spookier. This whimsical adventure captures the mischief and fun of growing up with magical powers you haven't totally figured out yet.
Quick Summary
Dorrie is such a fun character for early readers she's a little witch with a big personality who just wants to fit in at school, which kids find really relatable. The story follows her and her classmate Dither as they accidentally mix up some spells in the schoolhouse, leading to the kind of gentle chaos that kids absolutely love. It's not actually scary despite the "haunted" title; it's more silly and lighthearted, perfect for kids who like a little spooky flavor without anything too intense. At under 2,000 words with an AR level of 3.2, this is a quick confidence-building read for kids in kindergarten through third grade, especially reluctant readers who want something funny and fast-paced. Parents will appreciate that it's wholesome and full of harmless wizardry hijinks, and kids will likely ask for more Dorrie adventures afterward. If your young reader enjoys this, the other books in the Dorrie series follow the same formula of small witch, big laughs.