Synopses & Reviews
Publishers Weekly Flying Start author
A New York Public Library Book of the Teen Age 2005
Joe is on a train to visit his mother for Christmas when he gets off at the wrong stop-and his life takes a very unexpected turn. With the help of a bewitched broomstick, he is whisked to the home of the Dead-nettle Coven of witches, where he befriends Twiggy, a young witch-in-training. Joe is quickly caught up in a dramatic plan to find a famous missing page from the greatest magic book in history. The witches of England are convinced that the page has fallen into the wrong hands and that if they don't find it soon, a terrible and destructive spell may be cast over the world. With a dash of adventure, a dollop of fun, and a pinch of magic, this book is a timeless charmer.
Review
"Potter fans will appreciate the magical phenomena...This cast's amusing antics will keep fantasy fans thoroughly engaged between visits to Hogwarts." Publishers Weekly, starred review
Review
"Tightly plotted and with enough twists and turns to keep readers on their toes." Booklist
About the Author
Anna Dale lives in Southampton, England, where she works part-time as a bookseller. This is her first book.