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Find out moreWelcome to Little Snoddington, where nothing is normal and every day is magic . . .
Nine-year-old Alfie Blackstack's parents have met a very unfortunate end. Now he's living in the SUPER CREEPY Switherbroom Hall with his mad-haired Aunt Gertie and warty Aunt Zita. The thing is, Alfie's aunts aren't just weird - they're WITCHES! When the circus arrives in town Alfie makes his first ever friend, the FEARLESS Calypso Fagan.
But when Calypso's little sister Nova disappears, they must face the TERRIFYING Head Witch in a race to find Nova and stop the next Witch War.
In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion some of our Reader Review Panel were also lucky enough to read and review this title. You can click here to read the full reviews.
True friendship story, really inspiring you not be scared and overcome your fears Full review
I couldn’t put this book as I approached the end, reading for nearly two hours because I wanted to find out the ending! Full review
If you are looking for an adventure story that will whisk you off your sofa then this is the book for you. Full review
Everything you'd expect from Jess Kidd, with an especially naughty twinkle in its eye! I loved it -- Emma Carroll, author of The Somerset Tsunami
Featuring daring circus tricks, mischievous little sisters, the mysterious Switherbroom Hall, and so much enchantment that the pages practically crackle with it, Everyday Magic is action-packed and bursting with fun -- Sinead O'Hart author of The Star-Spun Web
This charming crazy story had me giggling all the way through - a magical story about the power of true friendship - I loved it! -- Jasbinder Bilan author of Asha & the Spirit Bird
ISBN: | 9781838850203 |
Publication date: | 1st April 2021 |
Author: | Jess Kidd |
Publisher: | Canongate Books Ltd |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 304 pages |
Suitable for: | 7+ readers |
Genres: | Fantasy / Magical |
Recommendations: | Debuts of the Month |
Collections: | 2021 Preview - Mega Books on the Horizon, |
Jess Kidd wanted to be a writer before she could even write. She comes from a big noisy (and nosy) family where storytelling was a favourite pastime. Jess was quite shy when she was little so she learnt to write down the stories she imagined. Then she gave them to her friends and relatives to enjoy. Jess has received praise for her books and always aims to give her readers an 'experience.' She is currently writing her fourth novel, teaching at her local college and working on TV and film projects. Oh, and playing tug-of-war over socks with Wilkie ...
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