Book 1

The Apprentice Witch

by James Nicol

Published 7 July 2016
 


Studio Ghibli meets Diana Wynne Jones in the first spellbinding
APPRENTICE WITCH book!
'Reminded me of the best of the Worst Witch books'
ABI ELPHINSTONE



'A charming tale of magic, bravery and friendship, reminiscent
of Diana Wynne Jones.' GUARDIAN


'The Apprentice Witch is entirely
more charming, adventurous, and full of heart than a book has any
right to be.' TRENTON LEE STEWART


'A delightful, witty and vivid story' KIRAN MILLWOOD
HARGRAVE



Arianwyn fluffs her witch’s assessment. Awarded the dull
bronze disc of an apprentice – to the glee of her arch-rival,
Gimma – she’s sent to protect the remote, dreary
town of Lull.


But her new life is far from boring. Turns out Gimma is the pompous
mayor’s favourite niece – and worse, she opens
a magical rift in the nearby forest.


As Arianwyn struggles with her spells, it’s soon clear there’s
much more than her pride at stake …





A bewitching debut set in a world of domestic magic –
a refreshingly small-world fantasy perfect for readers aged
9 and up.


A spellbinding read, tapping into important themes of
overcoming failure and building self-esteem.

Filled with thrills, pesky magical conundrums, outlandish
creatures and an enchanted forest, yet retains its warm soul
and earthy charm!

Book 2

A Witch Alone

by James Nicol

Published 1 March 2018
 


Arianwyn is back for another thrilling adventure in the
second APPRENTICE WITCH book - Studio Ghibli meets Diana Wynne
Jones!
Praise for book 1:

'Reminded me
of the best of the Worst Witch books' ABI
ELPHINSTONE

'The Apprentice Witch is
entirely more charming, adventurous, and full of heart
than a book has any right to be.' TRENTON LEE STEWART

'A delightful, witty and vivid story'
KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE

During
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.


But as she returns home to Lull, feyling refugees gather outside
the town walls and hex plagues the forest.


As tensions lead to fall-outs with her friends, town squabbles
and magical mishaps, Arianwyn faces a sobering truth: she alone
can find the Book, and wield its secrets ...





A bewitching series set in a world of domestic magic
– a refreshingly small-world fantasy perfect for readers aged
9 and up.


A spellbinding read, tapping into important themes of
overcoming failure and building self-esteem.

Filled with thrills, pesky magical conundrums, outlandish
creatures and an enchanted forest, yet retains its warm soul
and earthy charm!

Book 2


Book 3

A Witch Come True

by James Nicol

Published 7 March 2019
 


Arianwyn is back for one final adventure in the third
Apprentice Witch book - Studio Ghibli meets Diana Wynne
Jones!
Praise for book 1:

'Reminded me
of the best of the Worst Witch books' ABI
ELPHINSTONE

'The Apprentice Witch
is entirely more charming, adventurous, and full of heart than
a book has any right to be.' TRENTON LEE STEWART

'A delightful, witty and vivid story'
KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE

The war is over
and Arianwyn has discovered the secret of the quiet glyphs, but
her troubles are far from over.


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 ...





A bewitching series set in a world of domestic magic
– a refreshingly small-world fantasy perfect for readers aged
9 and up.


A spellbinding read, tapping into important themes of
overcoming failure and building self-esteem.

Filled with thrills, pesky magical conundrums, outlandish
creatures and an enchanted forest, yet retains its warm soul
and earthy charm!