Witchlings
Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega is a captivating tale published by Scholastic Press in 2022, featuring 334 pages in English. This story unfolds in the magical town of Ravenskill, where twelve-year-old Seven Salazar eagerly anticipates being placed in a powerful coven during the Black Moon Ceremony. However, when she is designated as a Spare, she faces the challenge of proving her worth alongside two other Spares, as they must complete an impossible task to secure their magical powers.
Readers will find an engaging narrative filled with action and adventure, exploring themes of friendship and self-acceptance. As Seven and her companions navigate their unique challenges, they discover that the bonds they share may hold the key to unlocking their true potential. With elements of Hispanic and Latino culture woven throughout, this middle-grade story offers a fresh perspective on the classic themes of magic and belonging.
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Perfect for fans of Wicked, Upside-Down Magic, and the Wizard of Oz. This is a page-turning adventure about fitting in, standing out, and the magical power of friendship.
Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches.
And twelve-year-old Seven Salazar can’t wait to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend! But on the night of the ceremony, in front of the entire town, Seven isn’t placed in one of the five covens. She’s a Spare!
Spare covens have fewer witches, are less powerful, and are looked down on by everyone. Even worse, when Seven and the other two Spares perform the magic circle to seal their coven and cement themselves as sisters, it doesn’t work! They’re stuck as Witchlings–and will lose their magic.
Seven invokes her only option: the impossible task. The three Spares will be assigned an impossible task: If they work together and succeed at it, their coven will be sealed and they’ll gain their full powers. If they fail… Well, the last coven to make the attempt ended up being turned into toads. Forever.
But maybe friendship can be the most powerful magic of all…
With action-packed adventure, a coven of quirky witchlings, Claribel A. Ortega’s signature humor, and girl-power vibes, you won’t be able to put down this middle-grade Latine witch story, perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers or Harry Potter.
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