Sibéal crafts captivating narratives that delve into compelling themes. Drawing from extensive experience with leading publications, she brings a sharp perspective to her explorations of contemporary issues and the human condition. With a keen eye for detail and masterful storytelling, Sibéal immerses readers in worlds that feel both familiar and uncanny, prompting reflection on life's complexities.
Set in the enchanting realm of Platform 13, this novel weaves a tale of adventure and magic, drawing inspiration from Eva Ibbotson's beloved classic. Readers will encounter new characters and experiences, while exploring themes of friendship and bravery. The story invites fans of the original to rediscover the wonder of this whimsical world, promising an exciting journey filled with imaginative twists and heartfelt moments.
Once every hundred years, mermaids and witches got together for a party! Mermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda can't wait to meet a real witch, but when tiga Whicabim unexpectedly appears in the Hidden Lagoon before the celebrations begin, things start to go magically, marvellously, megalodon-sharkally wrong. Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime underwater adventure with these characters.
_______________ 'You'll laugh your tail off' - Rob Biddulph _______________ The third book in the hilarious Bad Mermaids series for kids aged 7+, from the bestselling author of Witch Wars In the kingdom of Frostopia, mermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda have come to the aid of Maritza Mist, a famous water witch who supplies magic spells to the underwater kingdoms. Two notoriously bad mermaids have escaped from Viper View prison and stolen Maritza's map that shows the locations of twelve magical objects. When brought together, these objects will create the most powerful water witch the world has ever known. Beattie, Mimi and Zelda set off to travel the underwater kingdoms to stop them. But they haven't counted on meeting a bunch of over-zealous spies, the oldest shark in the world or their faithful companion Steve the seahorse going rogue ...
The craziest and funniest book I've read in ages. WITCH WARS IS A GO! Andy Stanton, author of MR GUM
Twenty thousand laughs under the sea. Dive into a fin-tastic, madcap adventure that's funnier than being tickled by a giant octopus. Bad Mermaids - swimming with snarks Award-winning author David Solomons
The craziest and funniest book I've read in ages. WITCH WARS IS A GO! Andy Stanton, author of MR GUM
Twenty thousand laughs under the sea. Dive into a fin-tastic, madcap adventure that's funnier than being tickled by a giant octopus. Bad Mermaids - swimming with snarks AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR David Solomons
_______________ 'The Witch Wars stories crackle with energy' - LoveReading4Kids 'Fizzling with fun' - Daily Mail _______________ The fourth book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch. The Witch Wars witches are ready for their next adventure - complete with fashionable spells and unnecessary glitter! It's a new era for the Witch Wars witches. Felicity Bat is no longer evil, Tiga has at last found her mum and there's the whole of Silver City to explore. But it's not long before the witches find themselves at the centre of another adventure. When a magical book called The Karens offers to grant Fran the Fabulous Fairy's dearest wish, it seems too good to be true... And it is. Before you can say 'frogknuckles', Tiga and the gang are in a race against time - can they save Fran before she explodes in a large ball of glittery dust?
_______________ PRAISE FOR WITCH WARS: 'This is a witch story like no other - and it's a blast!' - Bookseller 'Brilliantly magical' - Tom Fletcher Book Club _______________ The third book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch. Tiga Whicabim loves her new life in the witchy, glitzy, black and white world of Sinkville. Now, suddenly, colour has started seeping back into Ritzy City - first there was a green apple in the middle of the road, and then Miss Heks reappeared in a garish orange dress. Tiga is very suspicious. But Miss Heks is only the tip of a very witchy iceberg. As Tiga, Peggy and Fluffanora soon discover, all the Big Exit witches are back! And they want to destroy Sinkville once and for all. As Aggie Hoof hides in a cupboard, Tiga, Fluffanora and Peggy race to save Sinkville and end up finding an unlikely ally in Felicity Bat, whose irritatingly excellent witchcraft is exactly what they need.
_______________'This is a witch story like no other - and it's a blast!' - Bookseller'Brilliantly magical' - Tom Fletcher Book Club_______________The first book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.Join Tiga on her quest to win Witch Wars and become Top Witch of Ritzy City!When Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim's shed to tell her she's a witch, Tiga doesn't believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that TIGA WHICABIM is actually an anagram of I AM A BIG WITCH and magics her away down the drainpipes to compete in Witch Wars - the competition to crown the next Top Witch of Ritzy City.Filled with silly spells, delectable dresses, ridiculous riddles and a serious shoe problem, Witch Wars is a witch story like no other... although if you enjoyed The Worst Witch, you'll love this too!
