The Apprentice Witch

Studio Ghibli meets Diana Wynne Jones in the first spellbinding

APPRENTICE WITCH book!

'Reminded me of the best of the Worst Witch books'

ABI ELPHINSTONE

'A charming tale of magic, bravery and friendship, reminiscent

of Diana Wynne Jones.' GUARDIAN

'The Apprentice Witch is entirely

more charming, adventurous, and full of heart than a book has any

right to be.' TRENTON LEE STEWART

'A delightful, witty and vivid story' KIRAN MILLWOOD

HARGRAVE

Arianwyn fluffs her witch’s assessment. Awarded the dull

bronze disc of an apprentice – to the glee of her arch-rival,

Gimma – she’s sent to protect the remote, dreary

town of Lull.

But her new life is far from boring. Turns out Gimma is the pompous

mayor’s favourite niece – and worse, she opens

a magical rift in the nearby forest.

As Arianwyn struggles with her spells, it’s soon clear there’s

much more than her pride at stake …

A bewitching debut set in a world of domestic magic –

a refreshingly small-world fantasy perfect for readers aged

9 and up.

A spellbinding read, tapping into important themes of

overcoming failure and building self-esteem.

Filled with thrills, pesky magical conundrums, outlandish

creatures and an enchanted forest, yet retains its warm soul

and earthy charm!