Hedgewitch: Book 1: The enchanting series brimming with mystery and magic by Sky

Description: Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna, Tomislav Tomic 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. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison.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?Witches arent born, theyre made ...There are only two sorts of fantasy story: the ones that feel fake and the ones that feel real. Its hard to explain the difference but you know the real ones when you read them, and Hedgewitch is one of them Philip ReeveNominated for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing Author Biography Skye McKenna (Author) Skye McKenna grew up in a mining town 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 enjoys exploring the woods, hills and castles of her new home.Skyes first book, Hedgewitch, was nominated for the YOTO Carnegie Medal for Writing and was a CBCA Notable. Review Magical in every sense of the wordSo magical that I suspect Skye McKenna might actually be a fairy.A breath of fresh air through the magic kingdoms.A wonderful, lush quest to an exciting new world.- Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series.There are only two sorts of fantasy story: the ones that feel fake and the ones that feel real. Its hard to explain the difference, but you know the real ones when you read them, and Hedgewitch is one of them. - Philip Reeve, author of the Mortal Engines series.A richly inventive story - Gillian CrossSo full of magic and adventure - I wish Id written it myself! - Linda ChapmanOozes magic from every page. The start of a cosy, compelling series for anyone whos ever wanted to be a witch. - Aisha Bushby Promotional 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. Long Description 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. First in a magical five-book series for readers of Nevermoor , The Worst Witch and The Dark Is Rising . It has been seven years since Cassie Morgan last saw her mother. Left at a dreary boarding school, she spends her days hiding from the school bully and reading forbidden story books about the world of Faerie. Certain that her mother is still alive, Cassie is determined to find her, whatever the dangers, and runs away from school. Lost and alone, she is chased by a pack of goblins but, to her surprise, escapes with the help of a flying broom and a talking cat named Montague, who takes her to the cosy village of Hedgely. Here she discovers that 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 her story books suggest. Review Text Magical in every sense of the word So magical that I suspect Skye McKenna might actually be a fairy. A breath of fresh air through the magic kingdoms. A wonderful, lush quest to an exciting new world. - Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series. There are only two sorts of fantasy story: the ones that feel fake and the ones that feel real. Its hard to explain the difference, but you know the real ones when you read them, and Hedgewitch is one of them. - Philip Reeve, author of the Mortal Engines series. A richly inventive story - Gillian Cross So full of magic and adventure - I wish Id written it myself! - Linda Chapman Oozes magic from every page. The start of a cosy, compelling series for anyone whos ever wanted to be a witch. - Aisha Bushby Review Quote Magical in every sense of the word Promotional "Headline" 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. Feature Debut launch, supported by an ambitious and wide-reaching PR and marketing campaign. Details ISBN1801300089 Pages 448 Year 2022 ISBN-10 1801300089 ISBN-13 9781801300087 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-04-14 UK Release Date 2022-04-14 Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Hedgewitch Audience Age 9 Author Tomislav Tomic Alternative 9781801300094 DEWEY 823.92 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2022-04-11 Illustrator Tomislav Tomic Publisher Hachette Childrens Group Imprint Welbeck Childrens Books Illustrations B&W map AU Release Date 2022-04-11 Subtitle Book 1: The enchanting series brimming with mystery and magic We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135026333;

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