An addictive, funny and absolutely original middle-grade adventure by the inimitable classic children's author, Eva Ibbotson, now in a marvelous new edition with quirky illustrations by Becka Moor!'I want you to change the next wicked person you see into a tiger,' demanded Lionel. 'A very large tiger.'Heckie is not just a witch – she's an animal witch, who wants to make the world a better place by transforming evil people into harmless animals, using her incredible Toe of Transformation and her awesome Knuckle of Power.But when Heckie breaks up with her dear friend over a silly snake hat mix-up, and slimy furrier Lionel Knapsack charms her into an engagement, her magic begins to take a darker direction. Her friends, including a cheese wizard and an ordinary boy called Daniel, must come to the rescue . . .
