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Hedgewitch

Book 1: The enchanting series brimming with mystery and magic
By Skye McKenna
Series: Hedgewitch
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Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna is a magical adventure following a young girl named Cassie Morgan who discovers a hidden world of witches and fantastical creatures. As she embarks on a quest to reunite with her family, Cassie uncovers her own magical lineage and learns about her abilities. Set against the backdrop of a rich and enchanting world, this children's book combines elements of mystery, friendship, and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you're drawn to magical adventures and charming woodland settings. Ideal for young readers who love stories of witches, mystery, and discovering hidden worlds, this book offers a captivating escape into a realm full of wonder and imagination.

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When Cassie runs away from her dreary boarding school, in search of her missing mother, she ends up in the magical village of Hedgely and discovers she comes from a family of witches - women who protect Britain from the denizens of Faerie, who are all too real and far more frightening than the story books suggest.

The first in a magical five-book series. When Cassie runs away from her dreary boarding school, in search of her missing mother, she ends up in the magical village of Hedgely and discovers she comes from a family of witches – women who protect Britain from the denizens of Faerie, who are all too real and far more frightening than the story books suggest.

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Magical in every sense of the word — Eoin Colfer

Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own, in this enchanting new series for children aged 9+ and readers of Nevermoor, The Worst Witch, and The Dark Is Rising.

Cassie Morgan has run away. After seven years spent waiting for her mother to return, she flees her dreary boarding school and sets out to find her. But the world outside her school is full of hidden magic and children have been going missing.

With the help of a talking cat and a flying broom, Cassie escapes to the enchanted village of Hedgely. There she will begin her training in the practical skills of witchcraft with the Hedgewitch, who watches over the Hedge, the vast forest that marks the border between England and Faerie.

Will Cassie discover the truth about her mother? Can she find the lost faery treasures before the wicked Erl King gets his hands on them? And what will it take to save her new home — and Britain itself — from the shadowing magic of Faerie?

There are only two sorts of fantasy story: the ones that feel fake and the ones that feel real. It's hard to explain the difference but you know the real ones when you read them, and Hedgewitch is one of them — Philip Reeve

Series: Hedgewitch

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  • Hedgewitch: Stonewitch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The fourth book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison. To complete the next step in her witch's training, Cassie Morgan must invent a brand-new spell. However, she is struggling...
    By Skye McKenna
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  • Hedgewitch
    Magical in every sense of the word — Eoin Colfer Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own, in this enchanting new series for children aged 9+ and readers of Nevermoor, The Worst Witch, and The Dark Is Rising. Cassie Morgan has run away. After seven years spent waiting for her...
    By Skye McKenna
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
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  • Hedgewitch: Stonewitch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own. The fourth book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison. To complete the next step in her witch's training, Cassie Morgan must invent a brand-new spell. However, she is struggling for inspiration -...
    By Skye McKenna
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    $1700
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    $1999
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  • Hedgewitch: Seawitch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own... The third book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison. Cassie Morgan needs to earn her Sapling pin to get one step closer to passing her Witch's Licence. To do this, she's set...
    By Skye McKenna
    Paperback
    $1999
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  • New Release
    Hedgewitch: Queen's Witch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own... The final book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison. Cassie Morgan is approaching the final stage of her witch's training. If she passes her next test, she'll finally get her Witch's Licence...
    By Skye McKenna
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    $1999
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  • Hedgewitch: Woodwitch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The enchanting new series continues. Cassie has settled into life in Hedgely when, out of the blue, her troubled cousin, Sebastian, comes to stay for Hallowe'en. Sneering and scornful, Sebastian trails after Cassie and her friends, interfering with their coven...
    By Skye McKenna
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  • Hedgewitch: Woodwitch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The enchanting new series continues. Cassie has settled into life in Hedgely when, out of the blue, her troubled cousin, Sebastian, comes to stay for Hallowe'en. Sneering and scornful, Sebastian trails after Cassie and her friends, interfering with their coven...
    By Skye McKenna
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Hedgewitch has received praise for its enchanting and magical narrative, often being described as a potential classic akin to works by renowned authors like Diana Wynne Jones and J.K. Rowling. Reviewers admire its ability to create a believable magical world filled with adventure, warmth, and compelling characters, making it an engaging read for young fantasy lovers. Critiques highlight its combination of mystery, folklore, and imagination, appealing to readers who enjoy magical quests and stories of friendship.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801300681

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: B&W map

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tomislav Tomic

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 432

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Hedgewitch Skye McKenna Young Adult

About the Author

Skye McKenna grew up in the iron ore mining town of Newman in the Australian outback. Surrounded by the red dust of the Pilbara, she developed a healthy respect for wild things and wild places at a young age. Longing for adventures of her own, she travelled to the UK and fell in love with the British countryside. Skye now lives in Scotland where she works for a heritage charity. She recently curated an exhibition about medieval magicians and alchemists.Hedgewitch is her debut novel.

Also by Skye McKenna

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  • Hedgewitch: Stonewitch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The fourth book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison. To complete the next step in her witch's training, Cassie Morgan must invent a brand-new spell. However, she is struggling...
    By Skye McKenna
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Hedgewitch: Stonewitch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own. The fourth book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison. To complete the next step in her witch's training, Cassie Morgan must invent a brand-new spell. However, she is struggling for inspiration -...
    By Skye McKenna
    Paperback
    $1700
    Elsewhere:
    $1999
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  • Hedgewitch: Seawitch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own... The third book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison. Cassie Morgan needs to earn her Sapling pin to get one step closer to passing her Witch's Licence. To do this, she's set...
    By Skye McKenna
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • New Release
    Hedgewitch: Queen's Witch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own... The final book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison. Cassie Morgan is approaching the final stage of her witch's training. If she passes her next test, she'll finally get her Witch's Licence...
    By Skye McKenna
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Hedgewitch: Woodwitch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The enchanting new series continues. Cassie has settled into life in Hedgely when, out of the blue, her troubled cousin, Sebastian, comes to stay for Hallowe'en. Sneering and scornful, Sebastian trails after Cassie and her friends, interfering with their coven...
    By Skye McKenna
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Hedgewitch: Woodwitch
    Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The enchanting new series continues. Cassie has settled into life in Hedgely when, out of the blue, her troubled cousin, Sebastian, comes to stay for Hallowe'en. Sneering and scornful, Sebastian trails after Cassie and her friends, interfering with their coven...
    By Skye McKenna
    Hardback
    $2499
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