LoveReading4Kids Says
There’s great excitement at Mirabelle’s school: football star Chrissy Gold is visiting.
The class set about learning some football skills before she arrives, and Mirabelle can’t resist using a bit of magic. It doesn’t turn out as she’d hoped, with some very comic results. When Chrissy does arrive their football match quickly turns into a game of witchball, but a good time is had by all, as even stern Miss Spindlewick accepts.
Mirabelle and Chrissy have a lovely chat at the end too, on where to find real magic: it’s doing what you love. Typically of these characters and this series, a fun, action-packed story delivers a warm, positive message of inclusivity.
Reviewed by Andrea ReeceAndrea Reece has spent almost her entire working life in children’s books, first as publisher, latterly as consultant, project manager and critic.
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Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!
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Mirabelle Wants to Win Synopsis
Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!
A big football star is coming to Mirabelle's school to watch them play, and Mirabelle is determined to impress her. With a sprinkling of magic on her shoes, and a little bit of potion on the ball, she's bound to be the best! But things don't quite go to plan, and with flying footballs, out-of-control shoes, and upset teammates, Mirabelle's dreams of glory don't look like they're about to come true.
Can Mirabelle discover that there's more than one way to feel like a winner?
A magical and mischievous Mirabelle story with a football twist, perfect for enjoying during half time of the Women's World Cup 2023!
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9780192783745 |
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6th July 2023 |
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Harriet Muncaster |
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Harriet Muncaster |
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Oxford University Press |
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Paperback |
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113 pages |
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About Harriet Muncaster
Harriet Muncaster is the internationally best-selling children’s author. Her breakout success came in 2016 when Oxford University Press published the first four titles in the Isadora Moon series, which has sold over six million copies worldwide in 42 languages. Harriet studied Illustration at Norwich University College of Art and completed a master’s degree at Anglia Ruskin University. Harriet is also the author of the Mirabelle and Emerald series, both of which are set in the world of Isadora Moon, and the Victoria Stitch series for children aged 9+. Both Isadora Moon and Emerald grew so popular, they have TV adaptations on SkyKids, developed by Kelebek Media. Harriet has since worked on a brand-new series for ages 7+, The Diary of Wiska Wildflower, creating something for readers of all ages, as they grow up with the World of Harriet Muncaster. Her books blend fantasy with relatable themes like friendship, school life, and family, making them beloved by children all over the world.
Harriet Muncaster has been drawing, writing and creating things for as long as she can remember. It was while at school that she discovered that being an illustrator and author was a real career path she could take. From that moment on Harriet knew exactly what she wanted to be!
Harriet is inspired by anything magical, fantastical and glittery. She also has a great fascination for miniature things and owns a dollshouse in the shape of a castle.
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