Apprentice Witch – serie

Studio Ghibli meets Diana Wynne Jones in the first spellbindingAPPRENTICE WITCH book!'Reminded me of the best of the Worst Witch books'ABI ELPHINSTONE'A charming tale of magic, bravery and friendship, reminiscentof Diana Wynne Jones.' GUARDIAN'The Apprentice Witch is entirelymore charming, adventurous, and full of heart than a book has anyright to be.' TRENTON LEE STEWART'A delightful, witty and vivid story' KIRAN MILLWOODHARGRAVEArianwyn fluffs her witch’s assessment. Awarded the dullbronze disc of an apprentice – to the glee of her arch-rival,Gimma – she’s sent to protect the remote, drearytown of Lull.But her new life is far from boring. Turns out Gimma is the pompousmayor’s favourite niece – and worse, she opensa magical rift in the nearby forest.As Arianwyn struggles with her spells, it’s soon clear there’smuch more than her pride at stake … A bewitching debut set in a world of domestic magic –a refreshingly small-world fantasy perfect for readers aged9 and up. A spellbinding read, tapping into important themes ofovercoming failure and building self-esteem.Filled with thrills, pesky magical conundrums, outlandishcreatures and an enchanted forest, yet retains its warm souland earthy charm!