The Book Charmer gently weaves a special kind of magical realism into the narrative, drawing the reader into the lives of Sarah, Grace, and Hannah. Something extraordinary is happening here in Dove Pond, and while Grace expects that nothing good will come of this latest foster care placement, Mama G and the readers are immediately sure that magic is about to happen. And just how did Mama G know Hannah would be trouble? Isn't that usually Grace's role?