"An enchanting adventure that will leave readers hungry for more." -
Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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New York Times bestselling author J. Elle makes her middle grade debut
in this magical new series about a Black girl who learns she's a witch
and must save her inner-city magic school from closing, perfect for fans
of Wendy Mass.**
Kyana Turner has just found out the family secret--she's a witch! This
means mandatory lessons every Saturday at Park Row Magick Academy, the
magic school hidden in the back of her local beauty shop. Learning
spells, discovering charms and potion recipes, and getting a wand made
to match her hair's curl pattern, Kyana feels like she's a part of
something really special. The hardest part will be keeping her magic a
secret from non-Magick folks, including her BFF, Nae.
But when the school loses funding, the students must either pay a hefty
tuition at the academy across town or have their magic stripped . . .
permanently. Determined not to let that happen, Kyana comes up with a
plan to win a huge cash prize in a baking competition. After all, she's
learned how to make the best desserts from her memaw. But as Kyana
struggles to keep up with magic and regular school, prepare for the
competition, and keep her magic secret, she wonders if it's possible
to save her friendships, too. And what will she do when, in the first
round of competition, a forbidden dollop of magic whisks into her
cupcakes?
J. Elle's debut middle grade fantasy is full of humor, heart, and
mouthwatering desserts.
