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The Witches of Willow Cove - by Josh Roberts (Paperback)

The Witches of Willow Cove - by  Josh Roberts (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Just when Abby Shepherd is getting the hang of 7th grade, strange things start happening around her hometown of Willow Cove. She discovers she is one of several teen witches, and her hometown might just have a few secrets in its history.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>It's not easy being a teenage witch. Seventh grader Abby Shepherd is just getting the hang of it when weird stuff starts happening all around her hometown of Willow Cove. Green slime bubbling to life in science class. Giant snakes slithering around the middle school gym. Her best friend suddenly keeping secrets and telling lies.</p><p>Things only begin to make sense when a stranger named Miss Winters reveals that Abby isn't the only young witch in town--and that Willow Cove is home to a secret past that connects them all. Miss Winters, herself a witch, even offers to teach Abby and the others everything she knows about witchcraft.</p><p>But as Abby learns more about Miss Winters' past, she begins to suspect her new mentor is keeping secrets of her own. Can Abby trust her, or does Miss Winters have something wicked planned for the young witches of Willow Cove?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"...effectively spooky without being too scary." <strong>-School Library Journal (starred review)</strong></p>"A delightfully spooky page-turner for middle-grade readers."<strong> -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)</strong></p>"This atmospheric debut is a nail-biting story of local history, sinister magic, and what it means to be a true friend. With narrow escapes, rising tension, and secrets aplenty, good luck trying to put this one down!" <strong>-</strong><strong>Diane Magras, <em>The Mad Wolf's Daughter</em> (<em>New York Times</em> Editors' Choice)</strong></p>"... a delightfully spooky, action-packed adventure full of heart, friendship, and page-turning suspense! With vibes similar to <em>Goosebumps</em> and Roald Dahl's <em>The Witches</em>, it's the perfect for readers who love to read under the covers with a flashlight! A truly magical debut!" <strong>-</strong><strong>Kim Chance, <em>Keeper</em> & <em>Seeker</em></strong></p>"A spellbinding story of friendship, teamwork, and the perils of coming of age in a modern-day coven." <strong>-</strong><strong>Kurt Kirchmeier, <em>The Absence of Sparrows</em></strong></p>"Fans of Harry Potter have a new series to fall head-over-broomstick in love with." <strong>-</strong><strong>Darby Karchut, <em>Del Toro Moon</em> (Colorado Book Award Winner)</strong></p>"A fun, thrilling read that will leave you wanting to spend a lot more time in the magical world of Willow Cove." <strong>-</strong><strong>SpookyKidLit.com (starred review)</strong></p><br>

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