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Synopsis
Flying broomsticks and enchanted footwear? There must be a witch at school Panic strikes when the rumour goes round that witchcraft is punishable by death - so why does someone think it's funny to enchant shoes and make broomsticks fly? Maybe there is more than one witch at work at school
Is Witch Week appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A clever middle grade fantasy where students at a boarding school discover there may be witches among them in a world where witchcraft is punishable by death. Mild peril and themes of persecution, but handled with Jones's trademark wit and warmth.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, persecution, and fear of authority.
Who'll love this
Kids who love magical school stories with mystery, humor, and a group of misfit students trying to solve a dangerous puzzle will be hooked.