![]() ![]() But it quickly becomes obvious that there are other divisions in this otherwise idyllic society that mirror some of the divisions in our own. ![]() There's plenty of racial diversity within the Arcanum Training Institute, with pupils and teachers from all over the world bringing their distinctive cultural elements into the mix, from marvel styles and approaches to cuisine, and it feels like a very rich and diverse culture. But magic schools, and particularly outsiders heading off to a magic school they know little about, is such a staple of children's fiction, I headed into the book wondering and hoping that The Marvellers would bring something new to the genre.Īnd I'm pleased to report that it does! The most immediate and obvious element is the diversity it brings and how well it delivers it. The Marvellers pulled me in right from the start with a New Orleans setting perfectly suited to a supernatural, magical feel as young Ella Durand prepares herself for magic school, the Arcanum Training Institute. ![]()
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