A reat book for Year 6 to read. It encompasses all the feelings of growning up and feeling different, but with a twist.

Wilde has moved to a new school is trying to make friends but does not quite feel she fits n. Couple that with the local ledgend of the town being cursed and her Dad being abroad, she has a lot going on. WIlde shows a lot of compassion for those who others might shun and longs for a friend of her own.

A gripping tale set a beautiful landscape mixed with a rumour of witches. What is not to like!

This book was just what I needed, set in Wales featuring some of my personal childhood haunts like Caswell Bay, this story of witches, friendship and self discovery was told with heart and charm. Loved it, would highly recommend

Heartstoppingly brilliant!

There is, once in a while, a story that fully engages the senses from the first paragraphs. A story that is so well executed, so thorough in its dialogue and presentation it becomes an instant and irresistible read. This is one. Richly written, a confection for the imagination that starts slowly, tempting and drawing the reader in. A slow burn as they say, but one that, with all the might of Hitchcock, and the flare of the Bard and fear wrought by William Golding progresses to a crescendo that is as wholly fulfilling as it is dramatic, fearful and delightful.

There is so much going on for our key protagonist, Year 6 student, Wilde, that it is hard to put into a synopsis the events that unfold. But, unfold they do as she discovers herself to be a witch living in a town living under the curse of a witch called Winter, of ages past.
This story is told in the first person by Wilde, and is as dramatic as any story I have read for this grade. It will I am sure be a classic in its own time. Wholly recommend this story to readers of all ages.

Absolutely LOVE Wilde! Teen angst about fitting in and finding your place is expertly woven into a stunning plot with intriguing characters. Gorgeous setting with an Auntie everyone wishes she had, Eloise manages to take the 'witch trial' issue and bring it into modern day, addressing bullying and self-worth in a subtle, positive way. Really clever links to literacy gems such as Mrs Danvers and Welsh legends like Tom Jones make it an enjoyable, captivating read for anyone aged 10+.