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Swept me straight back to days of losing myself in Diana Wynne Jones novels, and getting lost in truly absorbing, sometimes scary, sometimes emotive adventure with its roots in folklore and history. A story that is full of magic and delight that will thrill readers of any age-Rowan Coleman, author of The Girl at the WindowAs Spitfires roar overhead and a dark figure stalks the village of Woodville, a young woman will discover her destiny . . .Faye Bright always felt a little bit different. And today shes found out why. Shes just stumbled across her late mothers diary which includes not only a spiffing recipe for jam roly-poly, but spells, incantations, runes and recitations . . . a witchs notebook.And Faye has inherited her mothers abilities.Just in time, too. The Crow Folk are coming. Led by the charismatic Pumpkinhead, their strange magic threatens Faye and the villagers. Armed with little more than her mums words, her trusty bicycle, the grudging help of two bickering old ladies, and some aggressive church bellringing, Faye will find herself on the front lines of a war nobody expected.For fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett comes this delightful novel of war, mystery and a little bit of magic . . .Praise for THE CROW FOLKStay has brewed a cracking blend of charm and creepiness in The Crow Folk. A rip-roaring tale of bravery and witchcraft on the wartime home front, expertly told with lashings of wit and warmth-Pernille Hughes, author of Probably the Best Kiss in the WorldA delightful mash-up of Dads Army and Charmed. An absolute treat-CK McDonnell, author of Stranger TimesWarm, witty, witchy wartime fun. With Mark Stay as writer youre always guaranteed a magical read-Julie Wassmer, author of the Whitstable Pearl MysteriesYoull love it: Doctor Who meets Worzel Gummidge-Lorna Cook, author of The Forgotten VillageA jolly romp with witches, demons, and bellringing. Pratchett fans will enjoy this, and Faye is a feisty and fun hero. Dads Army meets Witches of Eastwick-Ian W SainsburyPraise for MARK STAY and BACK TO REALITYHeartwarming, inventive, and funny. Like if Nick Hornby wrote a time travel, body swap adventure!-New York Times bestselling author Mimi StrongA compelling story where the comedy compliments the drama and keeps you turning the page... A delight-Caimh McDonnell, bestselling author of The Dublin TrilogyI LOVE IT! Its Back to the Future meets Freaky Friday -#1 Kindle bestselling author of Hot Mess, Lucy VineIf you love time travel and rock and roll, youll love this book! -Julie Cohen, author of TogetherSliding Doors meets Back to the Future in a story to make you sing with joy -Karen Ball, Speckled PenA magnificent book! Loved every page. Beautifully written -Callan McAuliffe, actor The Walking DeadDoctor Who meets Freaky Friday at Glastonbury. With added cow. Escapist SF fun for everyone who wants to scratch their Terry Pratchett itch-Ian W Sainsbury, Winner of the Kindle Storyteller Award 2019A miraculous, laugh-out-loud journey to a past never lived. Original and captivating!-Keith A Pearson
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