The Changeover
A Supernatural romance
Published in 1974, The Changeover is a romantasy and witch fiction novel by Margaret Mahy. Much of the action takes place in New Zealand and Christchurch. Characters include Laura, Jacko and Carmody Braque. Readers will find themes of brothers and sisters, witches, love and friendship.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 45 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 21 editions.
It runs to roughly 224 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Changeover
When her little brother seems to become possessed by an evil spirit, fourteen-year-old Laura seeks the help of the strangely compelling older boy at school who she is convinced has supernatural powers.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Changeover?
The Changeover was written by Margaret Mahy and first published in 1974.
What genre is The Changeover?
It is usually shelved as Romantasy, Witch Fiction and Occult Fiction.
How long is The Changeover?
The median edition has 224 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Changeover?
Readers who like it often enjoy A Discovery of Witches, Valley of Silence and Dance of the Gods.
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