A gorgeously cosy fantasy novel from the acclaimed author
of The Apprentice Witch series and The
Spell Tailors – perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli
and Diana Wynne Jones.
Mara’s village needs more rain. Without it, the crops and animals
will suffer.
But in a world where clouds are brought and sold, the only way
Mara can get one is to steal it. But when is it right to do something
wrong?
And is she brave enough to take on the cloud makers and their
greedy trade?
A spellbinding new fantasy from the acclaimed author
of the Apprentice Witch trilogy and The Spell
Tailors
Set in a unique magical world, where clouds are made,
bought, and sold
For fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones –
with an eco twist!
Explores important themes such as climate change, animal
rights and inequality in an engaging child-friendly and accessible
way
PRAISEFORTHEAPPRENTICEWITCH:
‘Reminded me of the best of the Worst Witch books’
ABIELPHINSTONE
’A charming tale of magic, bravery and friendship, reminiscent
of Diana Wynne Jones.’ GUARDIAN
’Entirely more charming, adventurous, and full of heart than
a book has any right to be.’ TRENTONLEESTEWART
‘A delightful, witty and vivid story’ KIRANMILLWOODHARGRAVETweet
I liked the main character Mara as she stood up for what she believed was right and he wanted to help others. Eban was a good character too as we found out he had some secrets too and he wanted to make changes to the Cloud factory. It was a good dilemma when Mara had to use the elixir on him instead of Old Bern who she was trying to cure. Some Harry Potter themes with the Petrified forest and the flying skirex. Good fun and will recommend to my Year 3 class.
