Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians

When Rose Muddle and Rui Singh travel to India to return a precious ruby, they discover they're being followed by a sinister stranger.

When Eddy Stone accidentally releases a wizard from a magical lamp, everyone's wishes start coming true.

When Rose Muddle is plucked from the workhouse to become a maid in a grand mansion, she discovers that her new mistress has secret plans for her - plans which involve a strange amber pendant with extraordinary powers.

The magical bestselling adventure book by acclaimed author Sophie Anderson.

Join Suzy for her highly-anticipated second journey in The Great Brain Robbery, the sequel to the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted The Train to Impossible Places.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 CARNEGIE MEDAL"e;Written with passion and compassion, Anderson's talent as a weaver of magic and creator of evocative landscapes is growing with every book.

Reader, beware!

When Max the lazy sorcerer's apprentice dabbles in magic beyond his abilities, he finds himself in a world of trouble.

People of North America are no stranger to ghost stories, but some terrifying tales have stood the test of time.

People of Africa are no stranger to ghost stories, but some terrifying tales have stood the test of time.

People of Asia are no stranger to ghost stories, but some terrifying tales have stood the test of time.

People of Europe are no stranger to ghost stories, but some terrifying tales have stood the test of time.

Sometimes ghosts have such well-known stories that they almost become celebrities!

Have you ever thought about looking for ghosts?

Some people think that ghosts can possess dolls!

Some people believe that famous pirates, ship captains and other sailors never leave the ship where they died!

Some scary stories are passed down from generation to generation.

As though cemeteries aren't creepy enough--prepare to be spooked even more by some of the most haunted cemeteries in the world!

Visit some of the spookiest houses around the world.

Sometimes ghosts stay behind to haunt the places they once lived.

Check out some of the world's scariest haunted hotels before you check in!

After enjoying some tasty cupcakes together, siblings Kareem and Amina hear a loud noise in the cupboards.

Having grown up watching her dad tend their lawn, Lisa has always wondered: where does the poison in weedkiller go after the weeds die?

A game of tag turns monstrous one night in the forested village of Pine Bluff, where kids who are it for too long transform into something terrifying.

Dory is brand-new to her neighbourhood, so it's a good thing she has a pet monster to keep her company.

Ghosts .

Your heart pounds as your friend tells you a scary story about a headless ghost.

Imagine visiting an island covered with thousands of viper snakes.

You see a dark figure dart through the trees.

You hear a loud creak and the lights flicker.

Stories about spooky ghosts haunting the living have been around for thousands of years.

Magic, romance and adventure collide in Wandfasted, the irresistible ebook prequel to The Black Witch by Laurie Forest.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps_______________Ideal for readers aged 7+Orphaned pot-girl Mary has buckets of stage blood to clear up under the horrible gaze of Master 'Foulbrew'.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps_______________Ideal for readers aged 7+Orphaned pot-girl Mary has buckets of stage blood to clear up under the horrible gaze of Master 'Foulbrew'.

This series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum.

'Sullivan has an eye for the uncanny, a taste for the macabre, and a gift for beautiful prose.

A thrilling fantasy set in a world dominated by a sinister witch beyond redemption, a reissue of Garth Nix's debut novel, newly rejacketed for today's readers, and includes a brand new preface.

A brilliant story of adventure, wit and philosophy from the origins of the SPELLSLINGER series to enrapture devotees as well as newcomers alike.

Ten year old Ferius Parfax has a simple plan: kill every last inhabitant of the spell-gifted nation that destroyed her people, starting with the man who murdered her parents.

Straighten your cape and sharpen your claws .

Pull back the curtain and enter a world where mystery and magic take centre stage .

From the author of the INTERNATIONALNO.

From the author of the INTERNATIONALNO.

'This is the entrance to the Witch Well and behind that door you'd face your worst nightmare.

Follow one little witch as she tries to cast spells on some innocent woodland creatures.

A spooktacular poetry collection!

Firewalker - the follow-up to Trial By Fire - is another sexy, fast-paced thrill ride from internationally bestselling author of the Starcrossed series, Josephine Angelini.

A funny, rhyming tale about friendship, kindness.

First published 45 years ago, this is a beautiful new edition of Mary Stewart's beloved magical classic illustrated by Shirley Hughes.