She thought she was running away from her past, not catching up with it.Rosemary Bell just wants to live a quiet, happy life and raise her daughter as far away from her toxic ex-husband as she can get. But when they move into a decrepit cottage in the woods of Mosswood, Georgia, Rosie realises her life will never be simple.A gang of meddling neighborhood do-gooders want to run her out of town. The vicious laundromat machines keep eating her spare change. Not to mention her buff Irish stalker who insists that he's a Witch King and that it's her royal destiny to be his Queen.And to top it all off, strange things keep happening around Rosie when she least expects it...She could deal with it all, but her ex won't rest until he tracks her down. When her ability to protect her daughter is threatened, Rosie shows them all that nobody messes with the new witch on the block.Practical Magic meets Bridget Jones' Diary in this fun, heart-warming short novel about starting over, putting family first, and finding love when you least expect it.
“Transcendent.” —New York Times Book Review “Magnificent.” —Village Voice “Sparkling.” —Publishers Weekly Francesca Lia Block’s dazzling debut novel, Weetzie Bat, is not only a genre-shattering, critically acclaimed gem, it's also widely recognized as a classic of young adult literature, having captivated readers for generations. This coming-of-age novel follows the eponymous Weetzie Bat and her best friend Dirk as they navigate life and love in a timeless, dreamlike version of Los Angeles. When Weetzie is granted three wishes by a genie, she discovers that there are unexpected ramifications…. Winner of the prestigious Phoenix Award, Weetzie Bat is a beautiful, poetic work of magical realism that is perfect for fans of Laura Ruby, Neil Gaiman, and Kelly Link.
She thought that her life couldn’t get any stranger. Boy, was she wrong. Rosemary Bell’s ex-husband is now a turtle, she’s suddenly witch royalty, her daughter Maggie's new best friend is an imaginary kangaroo hopping around the forests of Mosswood, Georgia, and her Witch King, Declan, isn’t making her life or her couch’s throw pillows any cushier. Just as she’s starting to fall for Declan, a shocking confession leaves her reeling and Rosie wonders whether she is really meant to be the queen of anything. When a sexy bombshell arrives in town with her eyes set on Rosie’s King and crown, she will have to decide for herself what her destiny is - and soon. Struggling between caring for Declan and caring for herself and Maggie, Rosie does her best to rise above the woman’s provocation. But when Maggie is kidnapped on All Hallow’s Eve, Rosie has no choice but to trust Declan and work together to get her daughter back. After an intense magical ritual brings her new powers full circle, Rosie finds out that jealousy’s a witch - literally!
This isn't about slinkster dogs, strawberry sundaes, or sleeping on the beach. Because it's Witch Baby's story. And Witch Baby is different. So maybe it's a book about not belonging. About being outside, looking in. Or it could be about getting so mad you could smash the world. Or maybe it's really about true love, too. And Witch Baby just hasn't figured it out yet... The Dangerous Angels series continues with: 3. CHEROKEE BAT AND THE GOAT GUYS (Sep '02); 4. MISSING ANGEL JUAN (Nov '02); 5. BABY BE-BOP (Jan '03)
Lonely City A tangly-haired, purple-eyed girl named Witch Baby lives in glitzy L.A. She loves a guy named Angel Juan. When he leaves for New York she knows she must find him. Looking For Love So she heads for the city of glittery buildings and garbage and Chinese food and drug dealers and subways and kids playing hip-hopscotch. Finding Trouble Her clues are an empty tree house in the park, a postcard on the street, a mannequin in a diner. Angel Juan is in danger, and only Witch Baby's heart-magic can make him safe. When Angel Juan leaves L. A.—and Witch Baby—to play his music and find himself in New York, Witch Baby, wild and restless without him, follows. The story that ensues "is an engagingly eccentric mix of fantasy and reality, enhanced—this time—by mystery and suspense. It is also magical, moving and mischievous, and—literally—marvelous."—SLJ.
She should have known better than to put all of her eggs in one basket. Rosemary Bell has begun a new life in Mosswood, Georgia. But when the town’s annual Easter Fair is ruined by a spell gone wrong, the townsfolk are hopping mad, and it could have grave consequences for her daughter Maggie. With her daughter’s spellcasting shenanigans all over national news, Rosie finds herself on the wrong side of the worldwide Council of Witches. When Maggie’s magical ability tests off the charts, the Council decides it’s only a matter of time before she winds up in the news again, putting herself and others at risk. Maggie must be trained by a certified magical instructor, and will have to leave Mosswood to do it. Unless she wants Maggie shipped off to one of the other Council witches for training, Rosie will have to hop to it and get certified herself—and she only has a month to do it. This Easter, the only way Rosie can keep living her best life is to get witch quick.
**Expanded Edition, including Author Q&A and a preview of book two in the series.** "...effectively spooky without being too scary." -School Library Journal (starred review) It's not easy being a teenage witch. Seventh grader Abby Shepherd is just getting the hang of it when weird stuff starts happening all around her hometown of Willow Cove. Green slime bubbling to life in science class. Giant snakes slithering around the middle school gym. Her best friend suddenly keeping secrets and telling lies. Things only begin to make sense when a stranger named Miss Winters reveals that Abby isn't the only young witch in town-and that Willow Cove is home to a secret past that connects them all. Miss Winters, herself a witch, even offers to teach Abby and the others everything she knows about witchcraft. But as Abby learns more about Miss Winters' past, she begins to suspect her new mentor is keeping secrets of her own. Can Abby trust her, or does Miss Winters have something wicked planned for the young witches of Willow Cove?
Celebrate the Modern Witch! Good energy. Sacred spaces. Healing, harmony and balance. Honoring Earth and nature. Developing your sixth sense. Tapping into your natural talents and creativity. Unlocking your potential. Being your best self. Connecting your soul to life, nature, and all living creatures. Harnessing the power of natural magic, The New Witch: Your Guide to Modern Witchcraft, Wicca, Spells, Potions, Magic, and More bridges the ancient pagan ways of our ancestors and today’s digital world to help you live a happy life to its fullest. Embracing the past and honoring the future, The New Witch focuses on the harmony between the “new way” of technology and the “old way” of living. It brings together the brave new world of gadgets and social networks with the wise nature-based traditions of our ancestors by offering ideas on how to combine the old with the new for a more successful, fulfilling practice. Discover and learn about ... Finding tools and items for spells and rituals Amplifying the good and dispelling the bad “High Magic” versus “Low Magic” Getting grounded, alert, and aware for spell casting Finding substitutions for items you might not have available Learning the astrological correspondences of candle colors Recharging your own energy Building your intuitive muscles Adding love in your life Calming anxiety Lifting your vibration Improving sleep Learning the connection between the Moon’s phases and Moon magic Understanding the benefits (and detriments) of technology And much more! Rediscovering the past and aligning it for today’s world, The New Witch offers a look at fresh, new ways to make the old craft fun, exciting, inspiring, and workable on any budget. It covers everything from spell casting to ritual work to divination methods to herbal medicine in today's world, plus tips on social networking, making a podcast, finding tools of the craft online, finding and creating products to sell, and more. You’ll discover how to bring balance and harmony to modern life through the inherent magic found in nature. With many photos, illustrations and graphics, this tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. It's the Field Guide for the Modern Witch!
SPRING FORWARD Kerry's life has done a one-eighty. Once she was a college kid with a summer share. A girl whose friends affectionately called her Bulldog. Now she's gotten mixed up with real live witches who are embroiled in a centuries-old feud. For months Kerry's been on a hunt to uncover the truth. She's visited bizarre places and gained extraordinary skills. In a quest to uncover the secrets of the past, she's discovered a magical part of herself she never could have imagined. As the final season begins, Kerry realizes she is the only one who can end this witchy war. Doing so, however, will cause one last, unbelievable twist. A twist that will change Kerry's life -- and that of her friends -- forever.
After rescuing her granddaughter from Morta, the Wicked Witch of the East, Dorothy returns to live out the rest of her days in Oz by using the remaining magic in the shoes given to her by Queen Glinda. But the Land of Oz has plans other than retirement for Dorothy. When she arrives, she discovers that the Witch of the North has passed away and needs to be replaced—and Dorothy is the obvious candidate. After Glinda gives her lessons in the use of magic, Dorothy visits old friends and travels to the land of the Munchkins. Once there, the town is attacked by a fierce beast from the land of Far and Away who is the ancient guardian of the silver shoes stolen by the evil witch. If the Munchkins are ever to be safe, can Dorothy and the ferocious beast find a way to help each other face the mysterious Fire People and recover the silver shoes she lost in the desert so many years before? Fall under the spell of Oz once again in this magical journey of Dorothy.
