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Combines James Nicol’s trademark cosy fantasy with      an enchanting mystery – perfect for readers 8 and up      Explores the real magic of clothes as Hen, a spell tailor’s      apprentice, struggles to master his family craft –      and discovers a new kind of stitch in the process      A warm hug of a book – one to curl up with in your      favourite old jumper!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43206294732978,"sku":"9781913322861","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781913322861.jpg?v=1786030602"},{"product_id":"9781910655979","title":"A Witch Alone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArianwyn is back for another thrilling adventure in the second      APPRENTICE WITCH book - Studio Ghibli meets Diana Wynne Jones!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise      for book 1:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Reminded me of      the best of the Worst Witch books'\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e ABI ELPHINSTONE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003eTHE      APPRENTICE WITCH\u003ci\u003e is entirely more charming, adventurous,      and full of heart than a book has any right to be.'\u003c\/i\u003e      \u003cb\u003eTRENTON LEE STEWART\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A delightful, witty and      vivid story'\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eKIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring an      eventful holiday in Kingsport, Arianwyn is recruited for an important      mission: to retrieve the Book of Quiet Glyphs from its hiding      place in the Great Wood. 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Her day-to-day work as Lull's      witch is tricky enough: winter has set in, bringing bad weather,      ice imps and befuddling Yule traditions. But when Arianwyn's grandmother      is abducted by the traitor on the Council, our witch faces      her greatest challenge yet. What really makes a witch come true?      Our lovable heroine is about to find out ...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308984086901,"sku":"9781910655986","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781910655986_1573ae7a-c628-4a03-beb0-e4b61a94a8d6.jpg?v=1786029720"},{"product_id":"9781915026491","title":"The Cloud Thief","description":"A gorgeously cosy fantasy novel from the acclaimed author      of The Apprentice Witch series and The      Spell Tailors – perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli      and Diana Wynne Jones.         Mara's village needs more rain. 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