Cirrus@Austlit

'Secrets & Spells is the first instalment in the sparkling, magical Little Witch series from one of Australia's popular children's authors. The tiny beach town of Mixton Bay was not Courtney's idea of a holiday. In fact, she thought it was the sleepiest, most boring holiday place ever! Little did she know that family secrets, magic and mystery, and the memory of her grandma Delia would result in a magical holiday to remember. Twelve-year old Courtney never met her grandmother but it seems like Delia wants to make her presence felt. Her Dad is certainly not saying why he left Mixton Bay all those years ago, and the strange things that are happening in her grandmothers old house, well, they're just adding to the mystery! When Courtney finds a mystical 'Book of Spells' with her name on the box, you could say the holiday starts to get a lot more interesting. Add in to the mix Ink the talking cat, and her new friend, Justice, a surfer boy with a secret of his own, and this new little witch is just getting started with hilarious consequences. Will Courtney discover what lies behind all the secrets and bring her family closer together or will she explode trying?' (Publication summary)

'Welcome back to Mixton Bay and Hauntings & Hexes the second instalment in the sparkling, magical Little Witch series from popular children’s author, Aleesah Darlison. New home. New school. New friends. And new enemies… The summer holidays are over. It’s time for Courtney to start at her new school and settle into life in Mixton Bay. No problem. Right?

'Except for the fact that Courtney is a witch-in-training so `fitting in’ isn’t the easiest thing to do. When a malevolent spirit bent on revenge is released into the world, things get dangerous for Courtney and those closest to her. Will she be able to save the day and keep her growing powers a secret? ' (Publication summary)

'School camp promises adventure and high jinks for Courtney and her friends!

'When Courtney first learns about an upcoming school trip to Bromlow Forest Adventure Camp, she’s far from impressed. After all, day-long hikes, challenging rock climbs and stomach-churning white-water rafting aren’t usually her go-to activities. When Courtney stumbles across the devious plans of some important people at the camp, she must call on some powerful potions and spells to help rescue those in danger. Drama, magic – and a miniature cat – abound in this latest Little Witch adventure.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.