Titles in This Set: Witch for a Week Wish for a Witch Witches (Un)Welcome Product Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781471190124 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK Age Range: Ages 7-9 Overview Step inside the magical world of Smallbridge with this three-book Elsie Pickles collection from bestselling author Kaye Umansky. When sensible shopkeeper's daughter Elsie agrees to house-sit for the mysterious witch Magenta Sharp, her ordinary life is turned upside down by talking ravens, wandering towers and spells that never quite behave. Packed with warmth, wit and mischief, these funny magical adventures are perfect for newly confident readers who love giggles alongside their gasps, bringing three complete stories together in one enchanting paperback bundle for reading alone or sharing at bedtime. About the Books This collection gathers three adventures starring the wonderfully practical Elsie Pickles. In Witch for a Week , Elsie offers to house-sit the mysterious home of local witch Magenta Sharp with no idea what she is getting into. Left with a talking raven, a scruffy dog, a magical tower with a mind of its own and a book called Everything You Need to Know, Elsie quickly finds that house-sitting is far trickier than she thought. In Wish for a Witch , Elsie is home again and finding normal life a little dull, until Magenta needs help with her mail-order magic service, Sharp Spells on Tap. Mischief and marvellous magic soon transform Elsie's world, including a memorable trip to a magical superstore. In Witches (Un)Welcome , it is summertime in Smallbridge and, as ever, nothing stays quiet for long as fresh chaos and cheeky magic keep Elsie on her toes. Together the stories brim with memorable characters, fun and charm. Key Benefits Three complete Elsie Pickles paperback stories in one great-value collection. Funny, magical adventures written by the bestselling creator of Pongwiffy. Perfect for confident young readers aged 7-9 building reading stamina. Warm, humorous storytelling ideal for reading aloud and sharing at bedtime. A charming, characterful gift for fans of witches, magic and mischief. About the Author Kaye Umansky was born in Plymouth in 1946 and grew up as an only child and a big reader. She trained as a teacher and taught in London primary schools during the 1970s, favouring creative subjects like drama and English. Her first book, the song book Phantasmagoria, was published in 1985, and she has since written well over 130 titles, including the hugely popular Pongwiffy series. She has won several awards, among them the Nottinghamshire Book Award and the Stockton Book of the Year. She lives in north London. Why You'll Love This Collection If your child loves laugh-out-loud stories brimming with spells, quirky characters and everyday heroines who save the day, Elsie Pickles is pure magic. Three books and endless mischief make this a bewitching bundle to treasure and revisit again and again. Please Note: This is a brand-new UK paperback edition. Covers may vary slightly from the image shown. Fast, free UK delivery from LetsBuyBooks.