Suitcase S(witch)

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.

Reviews

"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

About the author

Aisha was a contributing author in the Stripes anthology for BAME writers, A Change is Gonna Come which was awarded a YA Book Prize Special Achievement Award. Aisha's debut novel A Pocketful of Stars was longlisted for the Carnegie medal and shortlisted for the Branford Boase award. Aisha's books are always full of heart and have a sprinkling of magic in them.