Author(s): Nicki Thornton

Middle

When there's a murder in Twinhills and a hag is heard howling at the local inn, Raven Charming realizes she may not be the only secret witch in the village. With the help of boy sleuth Mortimer Scratch, and talking cat Nightshade, she sets out to solve her first magical mystery.

MATILDA BOOKSHOP REVIEW

Mysterious things are occurring at a small town school: objects break unexpectedly, the class puppet is stolen, and kids have bandaids on their fingers. These happenings are rumoured to be the work of a witch… but the town’s secret witches are at a loss - they didn’t do it! If it isn’t them causing strife, then who is? Two unlikely friends and a talking cat are on the case. And what a case! I read this gripping Agatha Christie style Who-Dun-It in one go. A fun (and sometimes spooky) romp with clever children at its heart. Marina.