Picklewitch & Jack

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A story of a wobbly and magical friendship.

Picklewitch has a nose for naughtiness, a taste for trouble and a weakness for cake. Unluckily for brainbox Jack – winner of the ‘Most Sensible Boy in School’ for the third year running – she’s about to choose him as her new best friend . . . This a story about fitting in and finding a special friend where you’d least expect it.

WINNER OF THE SURREY LIBRARIES CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD 2020

WINNER OF THE NORTH SOMERSET TEACHERS’ BOOK AWARDS IN THE ‘READ ALOUD ‘CATEGORY 2019

WINNER OF THE inspiREAD 2020 AWARD IN THE SHORTER BOOKS CATEGORY

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  • Sensible Jack moves into his new house and is appalled to find a naughty little witch living in a tree in his garden. Magic, laughter and wobbly, warm friendship unfold, as they teach each other the importance of being different.
  • A seagull delivers a letter to Picklewitch’s walnut tree, announcing that her cousin, Archie Cuckoo is coming to stay. Picklewitch is very excited, but he is not what he seems and soon a witching war is on the cards.

“Very funny, lots of good pshe messages about friendship and acceptance, but the absolute best thing about it is that it’s a longer chapter novel that is PERFECT for Year 3 or a strong Year 2.” Ashley Booth, primary school teacher and English SLE

“Five stars Absolutely whizz-cracking.” Top 100 Recommended Reads for yr2/3. Scott Evans The Readerteacher.

Available in paperback and audiobook from booksellers everywhere.