Alane Adams

Nine-year-old Abigail Tarkana has a problem: her witch magic has finally come in, but it's different--and being different is a problem at the Tarkana Witch Academy. Together with her scientist-friend Hugo, she face off against sneevils, shreeks, and vikens in a race to discover the secrets about her mysterious magic.

The Witches Orkney, Book One

The Good Witch

Paige Green

Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Book: The Blue Witch

Author: Alane Adams

Book Series: The Witches of Orkney Book 1

Rating: 5/5

Recommended For...: witches, paranormal, childrens books, magic

Publication Date: October 23, 2018

Genre: MG Fantasy

Recommended Age: 10+ (some scary moments)

Publisher: SparkPress

Pages: 216

Synopsis: Before Sam Baron broke Odin's curse on the witches to become the first son born to a witch and the hero of the Legends of Orkney series, his mother was a young witchling growing up in the Tarkana Witch Academy. In this first book of the prequel series, the Witches of Orkney, nine-year-old Abigail Tarkana is determined to grow up to be the greatest witch of all, even greater than her evil ancestor Catriona. Unfortunately, she is about to fail Spectacular Spells class because her witch magic hasn't come in yet. Even worse, her nemesis, Endera, is making life miserable by trying to get her kicked out.
When her new friend Hugo's life is put in danger by a stampeding sneevil, a desperate Abigail manages to call up her magic―only to find out it's unlike any other witchling's at the Tarkana Witch Academy! As mysteries deepen around her magic and just who her true parents are, Abigail becomes trapped in a race against time to undo one of her spells before she is kicked out of the coven forever!

Review: This was a cute and fast read! I loved the story and friendship storyline. I loved the character development and the world building was well done as well. The Norse mythology included in this book also gave the book a fresh, new feel to it and separates it a little from other magical school books.

The only fault I have is that I think the book relies on the reader to fill in some of the holes and I don’t know if a younger reader, like this book is suited for, can do that.

Verdict: It’s well done and a great Halloween read for younger kids!

The Good Witch The Witches Orkney, Book One

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