The School for Wicked Witches

The School for Wicked Witches by Will Taylor is a magical middle-grade fantasy set in the Land of Oz. Ava Heartstraw expects to train as a good witch, but when her magic goes spectacularly wrong during her entrance test, she is sent to a school meant for wicked witches. There, Ava and her new friends discover that the school is hiding secrets, and that its powerful teachers may not be what they seem. Ava must navigate strange magic, new friendships and a daring challenge as she tries to prove who she really is.

Recommended age: 8–12 years

Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy, Magic, School Stories, Adventure, Mystery, Friendship

Why children will enjoy it:

• A quirky magical school filled with spells, unusual characters and secrets
• An adventurous heroine who learns to trust herself
• Friendship, mystery and unexpected magical mishaps
• A fun twist on the familiar world of Oz and wicked witches
• Fast-paced storytelling that can appeal to fantasy fans and reluctant readers

Read-alikes: The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani, Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega, The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell, Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend, The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy

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