An accidental luggage swap with a witch conjures a series of mishaps for Zahra in this charming magical adventure from acclaimed children’s author Aisha Bushby
When Zahra accidentally swaps suitcases with a witch, it’s the beginning of a whole series of magical mishaps. Her feet take on a dancing life of their own when she puts on a pair of enchanted boots, while her first flying adventure in a charmed cloak nearly ends in disaster! But it’s not all bad. She learns a spell that can transform her dad’s worst cooking into a gourmet delight and makes a new best friend in the form of a talking cat.
When she finds the witch again, will Zahra even want to get her own suitcase back?!
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
Aisha Bushby was born in Bahrain and has lived in Kuwait, England and Canada. Now she mostly lives in the worlds of her children’s books. Her debut novel A Pocketful of Stars was longlisted for the Carnegie medal and shortlisted for the Branford Boase. Aisha’s books are always full of heart and a sprinkling of magic.
"A sweet, captivating story with a sprinkle of magic and dusting of fun … Charmed the pants off us." – Mini Travellers, blog
"There's fun coming down the line and you wouldn’t want to miss the ride! … Packed with fun and fantasy, all brought to vibrant life by Muce’s beautiful artwork … top-class storytelling with an important message about finding your confidence gently wrapped inside. Truly spellbinding!" – Book-marked, blog
