The Witch in the Tower

A stunning, highly illustrated coming-of-age fantasy picture book for children aged 5-9 from Gothic picture book queen Júlia Sardà about self-discovery, empowerment and learning to grow up confident! Exquisite, detailed imagery makes for a visual adventure like no other, filled to the brim with magic and wonder. <BR><BR>With its powerful and reassuring message about finding your inner strength and self-belief, this is a truly thoughtful and extra special gift book or stocking stuffer this Christmas and holiday season. <BR><BR>The spell-binding sequel to The Queen in the Cave, longlisted for The Carnegie Medal for Illustration, <BR> follows middle sister Carmela on a truly wild and wondrous soul-shaping adventure where she meets a mysterious witch... <BR><BR> MEET CARMELA...<BR> Carmela's older sister, Franca, has stopped playing with her. Feeling left out and left behind by her big sister, Carmella walks until she can't walk anymore and then ... she walks a little further. Somehow, she ends up at a tower she's never noticed before and she knows right away that she's met a witch; a witch who has, in fact ... been waiting for her.<BR><BR> MEET THE WITCH...<BR> The Witch welcomes Carmela into a magical world far beyond the limits of her imagination - a place filled with cauldrons, spells, potions, flying toads and frogs. Carmela visits libraries teeming with ancient books; rooms where worms and spiders weave intricate dresses; a spectacular dome of crystal prisms and, finally, at the very top of the tower - Carmela gets her very own broomstick. <BR>She takes flight - her worries shrinking, her mind expanding and Carmela discovers a power within herself - to see beyond the hurt and pain of growing up, to find her own place in the world.<BR><BR> "The result is singular, not merely a modern classic but one for the ages. Utterly spellbinding." - Kirkus Reviews<BR><BR>"A wild rumpus of sorts and a love letter to the outcasts, 'the lonely, the lost, and the different ones' - and that is a beautiful, empowering thing." - Booklist (starred review)<BR> <BR> Praise for The Queen in the Cave:<BR> <BR> "supremely exciting [...] An unforgettable story that will leave readers with their eyes wide open." - Booklist (Starred review)