As the nights start to draw in there’s just the hint of a chill in the air, you might start thinking about all things spooky. If so, you might like to journey into Miracula with little witch, Ivy Newt.

Ivy Newt and the Storm Witch (Book 1)

“It’s Ivy’s birthday, and her parents, the King and Queen of the Sand Witches, have prepared her a show-stopping present – a magic act where they disappear! But hold on, they really have disappeared! Foul work is at play, and to rescue Ivy’s parents, she and her shape-shifting friend Tom must travel all over Miracula on broomsticks and flying carpets, making friends along the way, and pulling together to defeat Clawdelia Thorn, evil Queen of Grotland.”

Ivy Newt and the Time Thief (Book 2)

Every Halloween at sunrise, a spooky haunted house appears near Newt Castle, only to disappear again at the stroke of midnight. Ivy and Tom set out to solve the mystery, stumbling upon an imprisoned witch, a powerful sorcerer and a curse they must break before time runs out . . . The second in a fast-paced adventure series for emerging readers, set in the magical world of Miracula. With wonderful, dramatic black and white illustrations throughout, enhancing the atmosphere of wizardry, peril and fun.

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This series has a host of loveable, quirky characters whom readers will enjoy following the magical adventures of. The generous helping of illustrations brings the cast to life and aids the reading in picturing themselves right there alongside Ivy & Tom.

The stories themselves are fast-paced and full of humour which are major plus points for children who are starting to build their reading stamina and tackling more lengthy books.

Jo.

*Many thanks to Scallywag Press for sending me these titles to review*