Chicago Public Library-Blog: Tales For Young Witches

Chicago IL

01 October, 2021

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Press release from the Chicago Public Library-blog: Liv October 1, 2021 Welcome, young witches. Did you come here seeking spellbinding tales of enchanted forests, magic potions and flying pigs? Then step over the threshold and into these stories. Some kids set out looking for witches. The ancient town of Benevento is home to a clan of mischievous witches - and five cousins eager to learn more about them. Their adventures begin with Mischief Season. Mischief SeasonMischief Season a Twins StoryMarciano, John Bemelmans,Marciano, John Bemelmans, Book, 2016Available View detailsView details for Mischief Season, Book, Available Masha is unhappy when she learns that her father plans to remarry. So when she spots an ad that reads "ASSISTANT WANTED ASAP: Must have skills in hauling, obeying orders, cooking and cleaning. Magical talent a bonus. Must be good with heights. Enter Baba Yaga's house to apply," she decides to apply right away! That's how Masha becomes Baba Yaga's Assistant. Baba Yaga's AssistantBaba Yaga's Assistant McCoola, Marika,McCoola, Marika, Paperback, 2020Available View detailsView details for Baba Yaga's Assistant, Paperback, Available Meet Snapdragon - Snap for short. Snap is fearless. At least she'd like to be. When her dog goes missing, Snap sets out into the woods to rescue him. Her search brings her right to the witch's house. But what she finds isn't what she was expecting. SnapdragonSnapdragon Leyh, Kat,Leyh, Kat, Paperback, 2020Available View detailsView details for Snapdragon, Paperback, Available Sometimes witchcraft runs in the family. The women in Leo Logroño's family bake the most delicious pastries - you might almost say they're magical. But is there actual brujeria baked into the goodies they sell at Amor y Azúcar? Read A Dash of Trouble to find out.  A Dash of TroubleA Dash of Trouble Meriano, Anna,Meriano, Anna, Paperback, 2018Available View detailsView details for A Dash of Trouble, Paperback, Available Aster knows the women in his family are magical, but he never expected he would share their talents! In The Hidden Witch, Aster's powers are tested when his friend Charlie is cursed. The Hidden WitchThe Hidden Witch Ostertag, Molly,Ostertag, Molly, Paperback, 2017All copies in useView detailsView details for The Hidden Witch, Paperback, All copies in useHolds: 0 on 19 copies Thirteen is a magical birthday for two witches. In the Japanese classic Kiki's Delivery Service, Kiki's thirteenth birthday means it's time for her to set out on her own and explore her powers in a series of magical adventures. And in The Okay Witch Moth Hush learns that the witchy fantasy realms she loves to read about might not be fantastical - they might be real - and that her mother has been keeping some pretty big secrets! Kiki's Delivery ServiceKiki's Delivery Service Kadono, Eiko,Kadono, Eiko, Book, 2020Available View detailsView details for Kiki's Delivery Service, Book, Available The Okay WitchThe Okay Witch Steinkellner, Emma,Steinkellner, Emma, Paperback, 2019Available View detailsView details for The Okay Witch, Paperback, Available If all of these stories have you wanting to make a little magic of your own, be sure to check out The Little Witch's Book of Spells. This illustrated guide to witchcraft can't teach you how to fly but it can connect you with your inner power. Learn how to design a magical fairy garden, soak in a mermaid bath and brew up a get-well soon elixir.  The Little Witch's Book of SpellsThe Little Witch's Book of Spells Kusby, Ariel,Kusby, Ariel, Book, 2020Available View detailsView details for The Little Witch's Book of Spells, Book, Available Best witches on your reading adventures! This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library-blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.