The enchanting new series continues! Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own…
Cassie, Rue and Tabitha’s magical training will be put to the test as they venture deeper into the Hedge and race to find the faery treasure before it falls into the hands of the Erl King.
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 projects and belittling the dangers of the faery world.
But Cassie, Rue and Tabitha have bigger problems – as the nights grow longer, a dark shadow creeps out of the Hedge and villagers start behaving strangely, possessed with the desire to find a mysterious object.
When the Hedgewitch is called away, the girls decide to investigate and discover that whoever is controlling the villagers is seeking a faery relic: an ancient and dangerous weapon, hidden somewhere in the village. Their magical training will be put to the test as they venture deeper into the Hedge and race to find the faery treasure before it falls into the hands of the Erl King…
Skye McKenna grew up in Australia’s Pilbara before falling for the sweeping UK countryside, where she now resides in Scotland, curating exhibitions of real-life medieval magic! McKenna’s passion for rich and curious details, along with her taste for adventure, shines through every word of her evocative writing.
Woodwitch is the enchanting follow-up to McKenna’s magical series debut, Hedgewitch. The premise of the Hedgewitch series offers the most delightful ‘hook’ to activate readers’ imaginations: in the Hedgewitch world, anyone can learn the art of magic – it just takes enough belief and practice. Who else spent a good deal of their childhood wishing that a letter would arrive from Hogwarts, proclaiming them eligible to enter the magical realm of the witches and wizards? This series takes away the waiting game, instead making it all about determination.
McKenna fills out this premise with conviction. Her detailed world-building and believable characters are sure to capture the hearts of young readers – and possibly older ones too!
Tomislav Tomic brings McKenna’s story further to life with intricate maps, illustrations and headpieces at the start of each chapter. These, combined with the book’s hardcover format and gorgeous cover design, make Woodwitch a true work of art, and the perfect gift for any fanciful dreamer aged 9+.
It is a delight to see Cassie, our protagonist, continue her magical adventure in this second Hedgewitch tale. Fans of the first installment will not be disappointed by her development – she’s just as brave, resilient and determined as ever, and she’s increasingly mastering the magic she needs to back herself up.
Without giving away any spoilers, Woodwitch brings us a step closer to discovering the truth about Cassie’s missing parents, but McKenna does leave us with a cliffhanger! We have another three books to go in this enchanted five-part series. With Seawitch due for release in 2024, there’s not long to wait now for Cassie’s next magical journey!
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