The shop-witch's quest
Bushby, Aisha2024
Book
Total copies: 5
A shop-witch and a hero must work together to fulfil an important quest in this magical adventure. In a magical world where heroes go on exciting quests while witches keep everything running behind the scenes, Laurel works in her parents' shop, supplying everything from enchanted yarn to magical carpets. The shop is struggling after the opening of a big shopping centre nearby, so when a hero waltzes in with a long list of expensive items, Laurel sees an opportunity to help. But there's one item on the list that isn't in stock, and it's going to be very tricky to find, so join Laurel and her wise cat familiar as they take the reluctant hero on a quest to save her parents' shop.
Main title:
The shop-witch's quest / Aisha Bushby ; illustrated by Patri de Pedro.
Author:
Bushby, Aisha, authorde Pedro, Patri, illustrator
Work:
Edition:
Original.
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2024.
Collation:
72 p. : B & W illustrations throughout ; 198 x 129 mm. 100 gm.
Audience:
Young People.Reading grade level: 7-9.Interest age level: 7-11.Interest grade level: KS2.Motivation interest level: HiLo.
Biography/History:
Aisha Bushby was born in Bahrain and has lived in Kuwait, England and Canada. Now she mostly lives in the worlds of her children's books. Her debut novel A Pocketful of Stars was longlisted for the Carnegie medal and shortlisted for the Branford Boase. Aisha's books are always full of heart and a sprinkling of magic.
ISBN:
9780008688516 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
Fantasy fictionMagic-FictionWitches-FictionChildren's / Teenage fiction: Magical realismChildren's / Teenage fiction: Action & adventure storiesChildren’s / Teenage fiction: FantasyInterest age: from c 7 yearsFantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage)Fiction 7+Fantasy and MagicHigh Interest / Low Reading Age
BRN:
790563