The Power of Poppy Pendle

Natasha Lowe
$14.44 $16.99
"There is a strong essence of Roald Dahl to this story...a crowd-pleaser." --Library Media Connection
" A] sweet story about true friendship." --School Library Journal

Poppy has magical powers, but she would rather be a baker. Can she find a way to follow her own path? This charming novel includes more than a dozen delectable recipes

Ten-year-old Poppy, born to ordinary parents, has inherited coveted witch power. In Poppy's world, witches work for good and are much valued, but Poppy does not want to be a witch--she wants to be a baker, and she is extremely good at baking. Her parents insist Poppy follow in the footsteps of her great aunt, a famous witch, but Poppy has plans of her own.

Part magic, part adventure, and wholly delicious, this spirited story includes more than a dozen recipes you can try at home.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published: 09/04/2012
ISBN: 9781442446793
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.10d
Award: Great Stone Face Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2012
Publishers Weekly 08/20/2012 pg. 63
School Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 142
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 77 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 153747 / Power of Poppy Pendle
Reading Level: 5.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 7