The Apprentice Witch

A "charming" story of an inexperienced aspiring witch trying to prove her worth--and taking on a bigger battle than she bargained for ( Publishers Weekly ). Arianwyn has flunked her witch's assessment. She's doomed. Declared an apprentice and sent to the town of Lull in disgrace, she may never become a real witch--much to the glee of her obnoxious arch-rival, Gimma. But remote Lull is not as boring as it seems. Strange things are sighted in the woods, a dangerous infestation of hex creeps throughout the town, and a mysterious magical visitor arrives with his eye on her. With every spirit banished, creature helped, and spell cast, Arianwyn starts to get the hang of being a witch--even if she's only an apprentice. But the worst still lies ahead. For a sinister darkness has begun to haunt her spells, and there may be much more at stake than just her pride--for Arianwyn and the entire land. "Arianwyn is a likable hero, with well-drawn struggles." -- The New York Times Book Review "With brisk pacing and sophisticated writing, this book is one of those rare, unputdownable gems. [It] is somewhat reminiscent of J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them , and fans of magical fantasy will be enthralled with the details of this fascinating world." -- School Library Journal "Will at once open a new and imaginative world and feel like a book you have loved forever." --Jennifer Nielsen, New York Times-bestselling author of The False Prince