The Teen Spell Book: Magick for Young Witches [Paperback]

Jamie Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2001

Teens who desire personal empowerment, a connection to old traditions, or an alternative spirituality will be enchanted with this definitive volume of spells and Wiccan lore written especially for teenagers. THE TEEN SPELL BOOK contains such essential information as: how to cast a spell, tools of the trade, Wiccan holidays, and an invaluable resource guide. Wood provides 75 spells including finding a true friend, banishing sexual harassment, and foreseeing the future. The ultimate guide to girl (and guy) power.• Exquisitely illustrated with vintage art of fairies, magical creatures, and enchanted nature.Reviews: "This is a very attractive book, beautifully published . . . this book stands out from the competition. . . "—The Unicorn"I cannot even begin to express my happiness with this newest release from Jamie Wood! Not only has she approached the subject of teen paganism with insight and bravado, she's done it without talking down, or gathering groupies. . . .THE TEEN SPELL BOOK is being given high recommendation when we are asked for a suggested reading list. This is going to be THE book folks —if you are a teen, the parent of a teen or child, you should have this one on your shelves." —Prolific Pagans.com "Instructions on casting spells such as how to meet a celebrity might add spice to your Halloween soiree!"—Boston Herald

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

JAMIE WOOD has formally practiced various forms of Wicca for more than ten years, and strongly identifies with the faery tradition. Jamie leads workshops, lectures, and retreats on manifesting the Divine and earth-based spirituality in everyday life. She is the author of THE TEEN SPELL BOOK and THE WICCA HERBAL and the coauthor of THE WICCA COOKBOOK. Jamie lives in California with her husband and two sons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts (August 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587611155
• ISBN-13: 978-1587611155
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The absolute BEST book I have seen for teens on witchcraft., August 23, 2003

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Amber Delaine "Amber Delaine" (HI, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Teen Spell Book: Magick for Young Witches (Paperback)

The Teen Spell Book: Magick for Young Witches
by Jamie Wood
Paperback: black & white text and illustrations
This easy-to read book has so much information to offer anyone starting out in Wicca or for acclimated practitioners who are looking for some new ideas. Although the writer teaches some false issues (such as Wicca being an ancient tradition which predates Christianity) it makes up for its errors in other ways. Far from being newbie-ish, as many teen books tend to be, The Teen Spell Book teaches rather than preaches. There is a small section in the beginning which includes some history on Wicca (almost none of which is true, but can be overlooked) and follows with easy to read charts and step-by-step instructions.
Readers will find short and to-the-point chapters on information pertaining to Wicca, such as how to practice, and beliefs. The next chapter discusses the holidays and their traditions. Following these pages are beautifully decorated charts on Gods and Goddesses, listed by their holidays, animal totems, runes, and elementals. A short glossary is included in the back of the book. The information in this book is easy to locate and tends to be ordered as it would be in the reader's own book of shadows, taking things one step at a time.
Of course, most teens want to get to the main thing: spells. Never, in my years of teaching witchcraft have I seen such a compilation all in one place. In face, over 3/4 of the entire book is devoted entirely to spells, each one carefully laid out and easy to read with tools and materials easily accessible to teens. The spells in The Teen Spell Book are all incredibly useful. Some are for fun while others have real use in everyday life. This beautiful book includes seventy five spells for love, luck, beauty, and happiness, including:
Heal from illness, pain, or negativity
Discover what others say about you
Discover your unique gift
See the future or fairies
Establish trust with your parents
Find love or learn to fit in
Have a peaceful breakup or heal a broken heart
Meet a famous person
Summon a loved one's spirit
Feel rich or make money
Get rid of rumors and be invited to parties
Cast a spell of protection
Get a job
Get less homework
Make Colleges Beg for You
Pass the class
Make your hair grow long
Banish Self-Destructiveness
Dealing with teasing and criticism
Free yourself from depression
As a teacher of the craft, I highly recommend this book. Despite its few drawbacks, it is definitely the best book on the subject I have ever come into contact with.
-AmberSkyfire
Editor of WitchCrafted ...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't listen to stupid 1 star reviews., October 10, 2009

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SorrowOVtheNight - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Teen Spell Book: Magick for Young Witches (Paperback)

I'm not going to write a review about this book because there are already some excellent ones. I do however want to clarify the lies that some of the negative reviews are saying about this book ie; the book says wicca is an ancient tradition. The author DOES NOT say that wicca is ancient but says that it is BASED on ancient earth based religions: paganism, witchcraft etc... Wicca was invented in the 50's and the ideas are from various religions. So don't listen to the negative review this book is pretty good, but still I wouldn't say its the best book on the subject by far.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book really puts a spell on you!, November 17, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Teen Spell Book: Magick for Young Witches (Paperback)

No, not realy, but even though it dosent look interesting, it really is. It explains about witchcraft and spells, and it is amazing! All of my friends have asked to borrow it, so after i read and reread it, i bearely saw it, because all of my friends have been reading it!