Beautiful and engaging and clever and what more could you ask for in a book?Manda Scott, bestselling author ofA Treachery of Spies
A story that is full of magic and delight that will thrill readers of any ageRowan Coleman,author ofThe Girl at the Window
'';A rural Ben Aaronovitch!'' C. K. McDonnell,author ofTheStranger Times
As Spitfires roar overhead and a dark figure stalks the village of Woodville, a young woman will discover her destiny . . .
Faye Bright always felt a little bit different. And today she''s found out why. She''s just stumbled across her late mother''s diary which includes not only a spiffing recipe for jam roly-poly, but spells, incantations, runes and recitations . . . a witchs notebook.
And Faye has inherited her mother''s abilities.
Just in time, too. The Crow Folk are coming. Led by the charismatic Pumpkinhead, their strange magic threatens Faye and the villagers. Armed with little more than her mums words, her trusty bicycle, the grudging help of two bickering old ladies, and some aggressive church bellringing, Faye will find herself on the front lines of a war nobody expected.
For fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchettcomes this delightful novel of war, mystery and a little bit of magic . . .
Dont miss the other magical books in the WITCHES OF WOODVILLE series!
#1The Crow Folk
#2Babes in the Wood
#3The Ghost of Ivy Barn
#4 The Holly King
#5 The Corn Bride
Praise forTHE CROW FOLK
Stay has brewed a cracking blend of charm and creepiness inThe Crow Folk. A rip-roaring tale of bravery and witchcraft on the wartime home front, expertly told with lashings of wit and warmthPernille Hughes, author ofProbably the Best Kiss in the World
Warm, witty, witchy wartime fun. With Mark Stay as writer youre always guaranteed a magical readJulie Wassmer, author of the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries
Youll love it:Doctor WhomeetsWorzel GummidgeLorna Cook, author ofThe Forgotten Village
A jolly romp with witches, demons, and bellringing. Pratchett fans will enjoy this, and Faye is a feisty and fun hero.Dads ArmymeetsWitches of EastwickIan W Sainsbury
'';Mark Stay''s brilliantly written Witches of Woodville books are somehow funny, cosy, clever and disturbingly dark all at the same time. Terry Pratchett fans will LOVE em'' Lucy Strange
Extremely funny, full of imagination, verve and typical English home counties witIrish Independent
