Midden’s team of helpers in the Magic Factory in Starling Castle are an unusual crew. There’s a Gargoyle, a Bogle, a Shape Shifter and, not to be forgotten, a cat. Together they have some magical adventures trying to warm up the prince of winter, calm a cross dragon and undo a dancing spell. And all of it before midnight. Simple and wholly satisfying magic.
Midden the Messy Witch and her team of helpers run the famous magic factory in Starling Castle. All sorts of people pop in to buy spell ingredients, or for cauldron, broomstick and wand repairs. The King and Queen of Winter have a problem - their son, Prince Icicle, doesn't like the cold. Can Midden help, or will winter have to be warmed up?
Theresa Breslin O.B.E. is the popular, critically-acclaimed author of over 50 books for children and young adults and winner of many literary prizes including the prestigious Carnegie Medal. Her work has been adapted for television, stage, and radio, and is translated worldwide.
Theresa is an Honorary Fellow of the Association of Scottish Literary Studies, has received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Scottish Book Trust, and was appointed an OBE for Services to Literature. She lives near Glasgow, Scotland, is passionate about children's literature and literacy and a regular visitor at book festivals and schools. Theresa is the author of An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales,An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures and An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends illustrated by fine artist Kate Leiper. Her numerous historical books for children include Mary Queen of Scots: Escape from the Castle and Illustrated Legends of Scotland's Kings and Queens, published by Floris Books.
