The Shop-Witch's Quest Aisha Bushby 9780008688516

A shop-witch and a hero must work together to fulfil an important quest in this magical adventure from award-winning children's author Aisha Bushby.

In a magical world where heroes go on exciting quests while witches keep everything running behind the scenes, Laurel works in her parents' shop, supplying everything from enchanted yarn to magical carpets. The shop is struggling after the opening of a big shopping centre nearby, so when a hero waltzes in with a long list of expensive items, Laurel sees an opportunity to help. But there's one item on the list that isn't in stock, and it's going to be very tricky to find, so join Laurel and her wise cat familiar as they take the reluctant hero on a quest to save her parents' shop.

Aisha Bushby is an award-winning writer for children. Her debut novel A Pocketful of Stars was longlisted for the Carnegie medal and shortlisted for the Branford Boase award, while A Flash of Fireflies won the inaugural Adrien Prize. Aisha's books are always full of heart and have a sprinkling of magic in them.

"A sweet, captivating story with a sprinkle of magic and dusting of fun ... Charmed the pants off us." - Mini Travellers, blog on Suitcase S(witch)