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A Sprinkle of Sorcery follows the enterprising Widdershins sisters as they discover a mysterious girl on the run, leading them on a thrilling adventure filled with magic and danger. As they face mythical creatures and unravel secrets, the sisters must rely on courage and teamwork to protect their family and right wrongs. This charming tale combines magical elements and strong familial bonds to create an exciting escapade in the world of children's literature.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you're captivated by magical adventures, mysterious islands, and the strength of sisterly bonds. The story continues to weave an intricate world where young heroines face both peril and wonder, offering a delightful blend of fantasy and family loyalty that will appeal to readers who appreciate thrilling escapades wrapped in a charming and imaginative setting.

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The eagerly anticipated sequel to A Pinch of Magic, the runaway bestseller from Michelle Harrison

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Sisters, secrets and spellbinding adventure... the perfect magical world to cosy up with this Christmas! A Storm of Sisters - out now!

A mysterious girl has arrived at the Poacher’s Pocket looking for help and the Widdershins sisters, Betty, Fliss and Charlie, can smell adventure on the sea air. But when Charlie suddenly disappears, it’s up to Betty and Fliss to save her, journeying through the misty marshes to find a secret island that doesn’t exist on any map...

Selected as Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week, dive headlong into the second bestselling Pinch of Magic Adventure from Michelle Harrison, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Read all of the Widdershins sisters’ adventures with A Pinch of Magic, A Tangle of Spells and A Storm of Sisters.

Praise for the Pinch of Magic Adventures

‘A spellbinding story, steeped in magic. I adored it.’ Abi Elphinstone

‘Brilliant’ Emma Carroll

‘What a gorgeous, funny, creepy, page-turny story! If you’re yet to discover the Widdershins sisters books, you’re in for a TREAT!’ Lucy Strange

‘A stunner. Such great writing!’ Peter Bunzl

‘I love Michelle Harrison - I hadn’t read much fantasy but this series hooked me! Brilliant writing, beautiful!’ Lisa Thompson

‘Simply phenomenal’ Sophie Anderson

‘The wry enchantment of an E. Nesbit classic’ Guardian

‘Fantasy and adventure appear on every page of this spellbinding tale’ Daily Mail

Series: A Pinch of Magic Adventure

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  • A Pinch of Magic
    Sisters, secrets and spellbinding adventure . . . the perfect magical world to cosy up with this Christmas! The Widdershins sisters, Betty, Fliss, and Charlie are trapped, prevented from leaving their home on Crowstone by an ancient family curse. When they inherit three magical objects with the power to change their fate, adventure beckons. But are they being led into...
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    Sisters, secrets and spellbinding adventure... the perfect magical world to cosy up with this Christmas! A Storm of Sisters - out now! A mysterious girl has arrived at the Poacher’s Pocket looking for help and the Widdershins sisters, Betty, Fliss and Charlie, can smell adventure on the sea air. But when Charlie suddenly disappears, it’s up to Betty and Fliss...
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  • A Tangle of Spells
    Sisters, secrets and spellbinding adventure. Discover the Pinch of Magic Adventures from bestselling Michelle Harrison, where everyone knows that magic and trouble go hand in hand... A Storm of Sisters - out now! It should have been a fresh start for the Widdershins sisters, Betty, Fliss and Charlie, who have left the misty gloom of Crowstone for a new life...
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  • A Storm of Sisters
    There are secrets hidden beneath the ice... bring the magic home in the frosty fourth instalment of the bestselling Pinch of Magic Adventures, from the award-winning author Michelle Harrison. When the Widdershins sisters and Granny are called away in deepest winter to look after cousin Clarissa, it doesn’t take long for adventure – or trouble – to find them. The...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471183867

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Illustration: b-w chapterheads and map

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Michelle Harrison grew up in Essex and is the youngest of three sisters. Her first novel, The Thirteen Treasures, won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. She also won the Calderdale Book of the Year Award for The Other Alice. Her work has been translated into over 20 languages. A Storm of Sisters is the fourth adventure in the bestselling Pinch of Magic series. Before she was published, Michelle’s jobs included working in a bar, a bakery, and an art gallery. She was then a Waterstones bookseller before becoming an editorial assistant in children’s books at a publisher in Oxford. She now writes full time and lives with her partner, her son Jack, and cats. www.michelleharrisonbooks.com Find Michelle on Twitter @MHarrison13 and Instagram @elvesden

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