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A Pinch of Magic: Bring the magic home with the bestselling Pinch of Magic Adventures

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A Pinch of Magic: Bring the magic home with the bestselling Pinch of Magic Adventures by Michelle Harrison

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By Michelle Harrison

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Sisters, secrets and spellbinding adventure . . . Discover the bestselling Pinch of Magic adventures from Michelle Harrison.  Order A Storm of Sisters now!
 
The Widdershins sisters, Betty, Fliss and Charlie are trapped, prevented from leaving their home on Crowstone by an ancient family curse.  When they inherit three magical objects with the power to change their fate, adventure beckons.  But are they being led into even greater danger?
 
Join the Widdershins sisters and break the family curse in the first Pinch of Magic Adventure, shortlisted for the 2020 British Book Awards. Continue the adventures in A Sprinkle of Sorcery, A Tangle of Spells and A Storm of Sisters.
 
‘A spellbinding story, steeped in magic.  I adored it.’ Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song

‘Brilliant’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse
 
‘Simply phenomenal’ Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs
 
‘The wry enchantment of an E. Nesbit classic’ Guardian
 
‘Fantasy and adventure appear on every page of this spellbinding tale’ Daily Mail
 

 

Reviews

28 Aug 2025

A really great adventure book. Sometimes I feel adventure stories can become a series of events lacking with story rather than a good story that has events in it. This has a great story, interesting characters, a fantastic magical setting and kept me wanting to read more. I'm excited that it is part of a series and think this will excite children too. The three female lead characters are very likeable and very relatable. They compliment each other well and are supported by some well rounded secondary characters. This book had me laughing and feeling sad and excited all at once. Great book.

02 Aug 2025

Too good ending

24 Sep 2024

This was a lovely fantasy book that moved the plot on very quickly. It was quite tense at times but had a great ending.

08 Sep 2024

Wonderful book. Full of magic, adventure and family loyalty.

31 Aug 2024

It's amazing that the widdershins are under a curse and they can't leave crostone

08 Aug 2024

"A Pinch of Magic" by Michelle Harrison is a delightful blend of magic, mystery, and the enduring bond of sisterhood that will capture the hearts of readers young and old alike. The story centers around the Widdershins sisters—Betty, Fliss, and Charlie—who live on the dreary, isolated Crowstone Island. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they discover that their family is cursed, destined never to leave the island, and that they each possess a magical item with unique powers. It is a magical book sailing me across seas and fantasies of this book.

05 Aug 2024

Amazing book,I definitely recommend!

25 Jul 2024

Lovely. When I first started reading I couldn't put it down.

11 Jul 2024

it is just repeting all the stuff they say

08 Jul 2024

i would give it a 5 but it's a bit dark and spooky. however, the plots are amazing and i would recommend it to teens maybe, but i thinl the book is trying to tell us that we should never give up, or there's always a bright side, because even though they were never allowed to leave their home town, in the end, they persevered and did it in the end and the curse was broken.

17 Sep 2023

I liked that it leaves you on a cliffhanger and it is funny. It was magical! I would recommend to others.

05 Sep 2023

A magical story of three sisters living on the imaginary island of Crowstone where they are trapped by a curse that stops them from ever leaving.
The detailed descriptions of both places and characters, draw you deep in to the story making it easy to imagine not only what the sisters and other characters are like but also where they live and go as they seek to break the curse. Each sister has her own unique personality but all are brave, strong and caring. The bond between the three sisters is beautiful and is made all the more real by being far from perfect as they make mistakes, annoy one another and slowly over time become closer.
I loved the adventure of the story, the teamwork and trust, desperately wanting the sisters to succeed I couldn’t wait to find out how and where they would be led next.
The first book in a trilogy of stories A Pinch of Magic also works well as a stand alone novel.

05 Sep 2023

really interesting pretty scary

31 Aug 2023

its a really good story line and its about 3 sisters.

25 Aug 2023

The best book ever

19 Aug 2023

An thrilling book with many twists. A story of three sisters battling to break a mysterious curse...
Would recommend for 8+

02 Aug 2023

This book was amazing. It drew me in right from the start! It was so adventurous and exciting that I read so much of it and couldn’t stop, but I wanted to savour the magic so I decided to read it over a few days. Highly recommended, even if it isn’t your type of book.

01 Aug 2023

it is very magical and misterious

27 Jul 2023

This book is stunning and magical throughout it all! I couldn't put it down!!!

23 Jul 2023

This book was amazing. I would highly recommend for anyone from 10 upwards. I couldn't put it down. The characters were thoughtfully written. The magic running through the story was captivating. Wonderful read.

16 Jul 2023

very intriguing

15 Jul 2023

Three sisters trapped by a ancient curse in a small town called Crosstown and they use3items.
My favorite character is Fliss cuz she is caring for her hair,does chores and is an outsider.
I liked the book because it felt realistic and I could picture it in my head.
I would definitely recommend this book.

08 Jul 2023

Loved it.
The twists and turns are so captivating

03 Sep 2022

This is an exciting adventure book especially if you like magic. The author made it feel like you were watching it. I would recommend this book.

03 Sep 2022

I really enjoyed it because it had magic and adventure in it.

29 Aug 2022

I'm not normally a fan of magical stories but I loved that this had echoes of historical fiction which I am a big fan of. The magic and the curse were all believeable within the setting created. The author has created layers for each character that make them likebale but also give them an edge. You feel for each character but also find yourself lead to mistrust each at times. A very well written story that I highly recommend.

06 Aug 2022

I loved a pinch of magic it was amazing so full of magic and curses. I was glued to the pages from start to finish. I couldn't pick a favourite character because a was a mix of two characters, Betty and Charlie. If i had to chose three words to discribe a Pinch of Magic they would be Magic, Curses and adventure.

03 Aug 2022

It involves magic items

26 Jul 2022

A good book that seemed slow to start but it definitely picked up pace. I think Gran was my favourite character as her steely nature made me think of my own Nanna and how she shouldn't be crossed either!

24 Jul 2022

Magical

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