A Pinch of Magic

Name: A Pinch of Magic
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9781471124297
Price: 18.99 NZD
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A magical gift to curl up with this Christmas

By Michelle Harrison

Series: A Pinch of Magic Adventure

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Summary

A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison is a captivating children's book following three sisters, Betty, Fliss, and Charlie, who discover they have inherited a set of magical objects providing them with unique powers. However, they soon learn that these powers come with a dangerous curse keeping them trapped in their home on Crowstone Island. The sisters must work together to break the curse and uncover family secrets while embarking on an intriguing adventure filled with magic and mystery.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you love tales filled with magic, adventure, and sisterhood. It's a captivating journey through mysterious curses and enchanted objects, perfect for young readers who enjoy a blend of fantasy and mystery. Ideal for those who relish stories that weave together family bonds and magical escapades.

A Pinch of Magic

A spell-binding story of curses and magic from the award-winning author of One Wish and The Thirteen Treasures.

Description

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 even greater danger?

Join the Widdershins sisters and break the family curse in the first Pinch of Magic Adventure, shortlisted for the 2020 British Book Awards, selected as Waterstones Children's Book of the Month and Barnes and Noble Young Readers pick of the month, and winner of the Dutch Bronze PEN award. Continue the adventures with A Sprinkle of Sorcery, 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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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The story follows three sisters who uncover a family curse and seek to break it with the aid of magical items. Reviewers often highlight its enchanting narrative and well-developed characters, combining mystery and adventure with a heartfelt exploration of family and friendship. The book is praised for its engaging plot and the way it captures readers' imaginations with its magical elements.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471124297

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Illustration: b-w chapterheads and map

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michelle Harrison Series: A Pinch of Magic Adventure Young Adult

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