{"title":"Alexandra Sheppard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Alexandra Sheppard, an imaginative author renowned for her captivating children's books. Dive into her delightful stories, where young readers are whisked away on magical adventures. Her books are perfect for nurturing a child's creativity and love for reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Alexandra's charming collection, discover \u003cem\u003eAlyssa and the Enchanted Forest\u003c\/em\u003e and its captivating sequel, \u003cem\u003eAlyssa and the Spell Garden\u003c\/em\u003e. These tales follow the spirited protagonist, Alyssa, as she explores mystical realms filled with wonder and excitement. Each book delivers enchanting narratives that captivate young minds, making them ideal for children eager to explore new worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Sheppard's books are celebrated for their vivid storytelling and imaginative plots. These stories encourage young readers to embrace the power of friendship, bravery, and the endless possibilities of their imagination. Perfect for bedtime reading or an adventure of their own, her books are a wonderful addition to any child's library.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alyssa-and-the-spell-garden-by-alexandra-sheppard-9780571377428","title":"Alyssa and the Spell Garden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnchanting and heart-lifting.\u003c\/em\u003e — Sophie Anderson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBursting with glimmering magic.\u003c\/em\u003e — Jasbinder Bilan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA delight... funny, heartfelt and packed full of magic.\u003c\/em\u003e — Abi Elphinstone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagical and empowering.\u003c\/em\u003e — G M Linton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA magical, cosy, spellbinding treat!\u003c\/em\u003e — Kieran Larwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUtterly charming.\u003c\/em\u003e — Lizzie Huxley-Jones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe perfect mix of heart and magic.\u003c\/em\u003e — Rachel Faturoti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA heartwarming read with a blast of magic!\u003c\/em\u003e — Janelle McCurdy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlyssa and the Spell Garden\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of 11-year-old Alyssa, who must save the magical spell garden with her new, unreliable powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Alyssa is forced to spend the summer holiday with her mum's family, whom she's never met before, her latent magical powers explode into life. Her great aunt runs a secret magic school in her spell garden, where local kids can hone their power. The garden grows magical spell ingredients that have protected their family and the wider neighbourhood for decades, ever since they arrived from Jamaica with their mother Effie in the 1960s. But something is going wrong, and the magic is running out! Can Alyssa use her new, unpredictable magic to set things right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis contemporary fantasy is set in a small community in North London, facing eviction and gentrification, with a magical garden at its heart. The book is stunningly illustrated by Bex Glendining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46739114688748,"sku":"9780571377428","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11450393482391.jpg?v=1755472369"},{"product_id":"alyssa-and-the-enchanted-forest-by-alexandra-sheppard-9780571377466","title":"Alyssa and the Enchanted Forest","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe air felt dense with magic, even more than in the spell garden back home. And not in a good way . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\n\nWhen Alyssa accidentally transports herself, her cousins, and Leon to the Jamaican spell garden, Golden Falls, they must work out a way back home before the end of the summer holidays and the all-important Bloom Trials. But the magical plants are inexplicably hostile, and they will need to win the garden over. Can they connect to the ancient magic of the forest? And when the very essence of the garden is threatened, will their magic be enough to protect it?\n\nIllustrated by Bex Glendining.\n\nPraise for \u003ci\u003eAlyssa and the Spell Garden\u003c\/i\u003e:\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Enchanting and heart-lifting.'\u003c\/b\u003e Sophie Anderson\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Bursts with glimmering magic.'\u003c\/b\u003e Jasbinder Bilan\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Funny, heartfelt and packed full of magic.'\u003c\/b\u003e Abi Elphinstone\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Spellbinding.'\u003c\/b\u003e Kieran Larwood\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Utterly charming.'\u003c\/b\u003e Lizzie Huxley-Jones\n\n\u003cb\u003e'The perfect mix of heart and magic.'\u003c\/b\u003e Rachel Faturoti\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993175773420,"sku":"9780571377466","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/463b87d0530e6a4279a9abe295bb16ce.jpg?v=1763086297"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alexandra-sheppard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}