Lucy Newton, Little Witch

Lucy's mum is always busy, going to this meeting and that, leaving Lucy alone in their old house with one strict rule: NO MAGIC.

Lucy doesn't mean to conjure the giant green slug. She only wanted a friendly kitten to keep her company.

Now, with the help of a talking spellbook and a grumpy cat called Thomas, she must race to get rid of the slug before it eats the prized cabbage garden of the witch next door - and before her mum gets home.

A lively, entertaining story for young readers.

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