Don't Expect Magic (2011) (edit title/settings)

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• Delaney Collins: 15 years old, Narrator, she also becomes a FG.
• Hank: Delaney's Dad, Dr. Hank. Hes a FG
• Flynn: Photog, yearbook editor, goes to Delaney's school
• Cadie Perez: cheerleader, popular girl at Delaney's school
• Mia: Cadie's friend
• Emma: Cadie's friend
• Brendan: Flynn's friend
• Andrea: Dr. Hank's client. Shes always freaking out.
• Gia: bookstore manager
• Mr. McElroy: Delaney's Chem teacher
• Skids: Flynn's friend
• Aaron: Andrea's boyfriend
• Madame Kessler: Delaney's French teacher
• Ms. Byrd: Delaney's yoga instructor
• Principal Lee: Delaney's principal
• Posh: Delaney's best friend back home
• Gina: Add a description of this character.
• Ms. Lammers

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• “"FG" = Faifry godfather/mother. Hilarious.”

Setting & Locations edit see section history

• New Jersey: Where Delaney lived before she moved in with her dad
• East Lombard

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Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

• Boots: Delaney wears custom made boots, often embelished with flames, skulls, or blood. This is an attempt to turn the "glass slipper" idea on its head. The boots are rough and so is Delaney.

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1. Kathy McCullough (Author)

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• Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Family Life
• Books › Children's Books › Literature › Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths