Wish for a Witch

Wish for a Witch

By Author / Illustrator

Kaye Umansky, Ashley King

Genre

Adventure

Age range(s)

7+

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Ltd

ISBN

9781471160936

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

06-09-2018

Synopsis

Everyone is already the spell of this charming new series from Kaye Umansky...

'Umansky is one of our most delightful comic writers. Read aloud and chortle together...' The Sunday Times, Book of the Week
'A Bewitching tale, charmingly told and is certain to delight any witch in the making' M.G, Leonard, award-winning author of Beetle Boy
'A gorgeous story that bubbles with charm, wit and magic' Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher
'Bursting with memorable characters, a huge sense of fun and a big dollop of honey, flowers and strawberry-scented magic!' Joe Berger, author of Lyttle Lies and Hubble Bubble
'A sulky raven, a grubby dog and a common-sense heroine with a strong sense of customer service. This is a funny, magical treat!' Holly Webb, author of Lost in the Snow

After her week living in Magenta Sharp's magical tower, Elsie Pickles is back home and finding normal life a little dull. But when a magical gift leads her back to the Tower, Elsie knows mischief and marvellous magic are about to turn her life upside down again!

This time Magenta needs Elsie's help to save her magic licence and deal with a grumpy genie on the loose! Will it all prove too much for Elsie and her friends? Even a witch needs a wish every once in a while!

A magical adventure from Kaye Umansky, the bestselling author of the spellbinding children's classic Pongwiffy, brought to life with charming illustrations from rising star Ashley King!

Reviews

June

This is the second in a series by Kaye Umansky whose stories are greatly loved by many a young reader. The first book (Witch for a Week) introduced us to Elsie Pickles of Pickles Emporium, Magenta Sharp (the neighbourhood witch) and the tower, a self-maintaining residence that moves around and makes cake. At the end of the first book, Elsie returned to her family with the ability to perform three spells and a desire to learn more. At the start of this second book, Elsie is bored at Pickles Emporium so, when Magenta engages her to sort out her administrative backlog of delayed orders for potions, Elsie jumps at the chance and reacquaints herself with all the characters introduced in the first book. Though not strictly necessary to have read Book 1 before starting Book 2, readers would get a better sense of the characters and their interactions if they did. Corbett the raven and the Howlers, Joey and Sylphine, all feature in the second book but are introduced to the reader in the first. The plentiful illustrations by Ashley King and the clear text make these books ideal for newly independent young readers looking to stretch their reading stamina. The humour and the engaging characters will instantly appeal to young readers who will be keen to read the entire series. 224 pages / Ages 7+ / Reviewed by June Hughes, school librarian.

Suggested Reading Age 7+

 

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