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Everglade: Rise of the Witch by Kitty Black, illustrated by Rebecca Crane

Title: Everglade: Rise of the Witch Author: Kitty Black, illustrated by Rebecca Crane Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Affirm Press Published: 27th May 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: The first book in an exciting and funny fantasy trilogy in the tradition of Terry Pratchett and Diana Wynne Jones.Everglade loves to hate witches. And as… Continue reading Everglade: Rise of the Witch by Kitty Black, illustrated by Rebecca Crane

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Wrap up post: The Matilda Saga by Jackie French

Since 2010, the world of Matilda O’Halloran, spanning six books, and almost eighty years of characters, conflicts and politics, has charmed many readers, and will hopefully continue to do so. Beginning in 1894 in the dark alleys of the city, and Grinder’s Alley, the main character of The Matilda Saga and A Waltz for Matilda,… Continue reading Wrap up post: The Matilda Saga by Jackie French