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268 pp.
| Simon/Wiseman |
September, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4424-4679-3$15.99
(3)
4-6
Poppy Pendle is lucky to be born with the gift of magic, only she would rather be a baker than a witch. Her parents discourage her baking and forbid her from having non-magical friends, which causes Poppy to dabble in evil magic. Readers will empathize with Poppy's frustration with her parents and will cheer at the happy and whimsical ending. Recipes appended.