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The Apprentice Witch

By: James Nicol
Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
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A special middle grade debut of magic and courage in a world of witches, written with the charm and enchantment of books like Circus Mirandus and The Apothecary.

Will Arianwyn ever become a real witch?

Arianwyn has flunked her witch's assessment. She knows she's doomed. Declared an apprentice and sent to the town of Lull in disgrace, Arianwyn may never become a real witch like everyone else - much to the glee of her archrival, Gimma.

But the remote Lull is not as boring as it seems. Strange things are being sighted in the woods, and a dangerous infestation of hex creeps throughout the town. Then the worst thing Arianwyn can imagine arrives in Lull: Gimma turns up on vacation determined to make her life miserable.

Despite being a little over her head, Arianwyn starts to get the hang of being a witch, even if she's only an apprentice. But there's one thing she's wrong about: The worst is still to come. For a mysterious darkness has begun to haunt her spells, and there may be much more at stake than just her pride....

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Editorial reviews

Editors Select, August 2017

I spent my childhood looking for a closet to enter into another world the way kids now hope for Hogwarts letters. So I love kids like Arianwyn Gribble, an apprentice witch who fails her witch’s examination. Wyn’s grandmother uses her influence to get the disgraced girl a position in the remote outpost of Lull, where everything goes wrong for poor Wyn, even her spells against harmless snotlings. But Wyn faces a tougher trial when dark magic enters Lull. Even non-fantasy fans will enjoy the themes of friendship, bullying, and self-esteem, and magical types will eat this up as Wyn proves her worth as the town witch. —Sonja, Audible Editor
Enchanting World • Magical Adventure • Exceptional Narrator • Whimsical Setting • Heartfelt Tale • Captivating Voice

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This was a very entertaining book. I enjoyed the characters. I hope there will be more to come!

fun book

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What a fantastically entertaining story so very well told. The narrator played the characters perfectly. I loved this story!

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The story was very entertaining and the voice acting really added to it! Highly recommend.

Amazing Voice Acting

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Very good narration in a beautiful British accent! The story is somewhat predictable but fun nevertheless and I personally enjoyed listening!

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