{"title":"Series: Alyssa and the Spell Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of \u003cem\u003eAlyssa and the Spell Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful children's book series that invites young readers on a magical journey filled with wonder and discovery. Perfect for curious minds and adventurers at heart, this series captures the imagination with its whimsical tales and spellbinding garden adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, follow Alyssa as she uncovers the secrets of the Spell Garden, a mystical place where every visit promises new surprises and lessons. From learning about the magical properties of plants to solving enchanting mysteries, Alyssa's adventures encourage children to embrace curiosity, kindness, and the wonder of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to engage readers with both captivating storytelling and enchanting illustrations, \u003cem\u003eAlyssa and the Spell Garden\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for children who love fantasy and exploration. This series not only entertains but also inspires young readers to appreciate the beauty and magic found in the natural world around them. Dive into Alyssa's spellbinding adventures and let your imagination bloom!\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\/series-alyssa-and-the-spell-garden.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}