In the summer that they go to stay with their Aunt Isabelle, at least four local lads – including an adorable pair of 17-year-old twins – come to shocking ends. This spell makes life difficult for Frances and Jet, especially when they become sexually aware teenagers. Thus before she went to her grave Maria decided to protect her female descendants by casting a spell to ensure that every male who loves an Owens woman will die, horribly and fast. If you have not yet read the original book, we encourage doing before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters.The fact that Maria’s lover was a state-sponsored serial killer of women led the young witch to conclude – erroneously, one hopes – that all men are a bad thing. Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen beforeĭisclaimer: This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource meant to supplement the original book.Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately.Foster a deeper understanding of the book.Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups.Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on. The characters and their world come alive, and the characters and its world still live on. It has also been selected as part of Reese Witherspoon's Book Club.ĮVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages.

The Rules of Magic became a bestseller for The New York Times immediately after it's release in October of 2017. When they return to New York City, they try to liberate themselves from the Owens curse. While there, they discover the truth about themselves and their family. The children go to visit their Aunt Isabelle in a small Massachusetts town, where the Owens have been the blame of every bad thing that has happened. They cannot wear black, read about magic, use candles, have cats or crows, and most importantly, they cannot fall in love. Susanna knows that her children are witches, and therefore, she lays down some rules for them. In 1960s New York City, Susanna Owens is raising her three children: Franny, Jet, and Vincent. The Owens family has been cursed in love since their ancestor, Maria Owens, was charged with being a witch in the 1600s. The Rules of Magic: A Novel by Alice Hoffman | Conversation Starters

The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman