Wicked on the Wind (The School for Wicked Witches #3)

Wicked on the Wind by Will Taylor is the third book in The School for Wicked Witches series, a magical middle-grade fantasy adventure set in the Land of Oz. Ava has a difficult relationship with her roommate Tinabella, who is popular, sneaky and fond of bending the rules of magic. But when Tinabella is trapped in a tower by a strange spell and the wickedest witch attacks the school, Ava realises she needs her frenemy's help. With the teachers trapped inside an enormous twister and students caught in dangerous magic, Ava, Tinabella and their friends must work together to save their school.

Recommended age: 8–12 years

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

Why children will enjoy it:

• A magical school full of spells, secrets and unexpected danger
• Ava and Tinabella's complicated friendship adds humour and tension
• An exciting rescue mission with a powerful magical storm
• Explores teamwork, courage and making choices about how to use power
• Appeals to readers who enjoy witches, fantasy worlds and school adventures

Read-alikes: The School for Wicked Witches by Will Taylor, The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani, Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega, The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy, Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend

Series note: This is Book 3 in The School for Wicked Witches series. Reading the earlier books first will help readers follow Ava's magical journey and friendships.

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