Fog Magic facts for kids
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| Author | Julia Sauer |
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| Illustrator | Lynd Ward |
| Genre | Children's Fantasy |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
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Publication date
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1943 |
| ISBN | 978-0140321630 |
Fog Magic is a cool fantasy book written by Julia L. Sauer. It takes place in Nova Scotia, a beautiful place in Canada. This book even won a special award called the Newbery Honor in 1944!
The story is about a young girl who finds a secret. On foggy days, she can travel back in time! She visits an old, forgotten village and meets the people who used to live there. Lynd Ward drew the pictures for the book. It was published by Viking Press.
Contents
What's the Story About?
The main character is an 11-year-old girl named Greta Addington. In Greta's family, one child in each generation can experience the magic of Blue Cove, Nova Scotia. When the weather is clear, Greta only sees old, ruined buildings. But when the fog rolls in, something amazing happens!
Greta's Secret Village
Greta can travel back in time to visit the village of Blue Cove when it was still full of life. She makes friends there and plays with them. The people in the past village know she's different. They call her "the girl from over the mountain."
Greta is super excited to visit Blue Cove on her twelfth birthday. She has to wait until night for the fog to appear. That night, her friends in Blue Cove give her a special kitten. As Greta leaves, she realizes something important. She won't be able to return to the magical village anymore.
Where Did the Idea Come From?
The setting for Fog Magic is based on real places. The author, Julia Sauer, spent many summers in Little River, Nova Scotia. The forgotten village in the book is inspired by a real place called White's Cove.
What Are the Big Ideas in the Book?
Fog Magic explores some interesting ideas. One main idea is how real life and imagination can mix together. Julia Sauer thought this was very important for kids.
Reality and Imagination
The story shows that both fantasy and real life are important. Greta lives in the real world, but she also experiences a magical, imaginary world. The book suggests that both parts of life matter. Julia Sauer once wrote that both "modern realism" (things that are true to life) and "imaginative literature" (stories that spark your imagination) are important for young readers.
Growing Up and Change
Fog Magic is also a coming-of-age story. This means it's about Greta growing up and changing. When she realizes she can no longer visit her friends in the past, it's a sign. She is becoming an adult. Her twelfth birthday marks her step into the "real" world. In this world, the past and present don't mix anymore. As one expert said about the end of the book, "Maturity lies ahead and reality must be accepted." This means growing up means accepting how things really are.
