Wands Away!: Learning to Fly
Author-Illustrator Emma Farrarons
Interest age: 5 to 9
Reading age: 7+
Published by Simon & Schuster, 2025
About this book
Ramona Spellstar is excited to be joining Wands Away School of Magic. She can't wait to meet the other students, begin her lessons and learn to fly.
But as Mum takes her to school by broomstick, Ramona begins to have doubts. Will her teacher be a grumpy troll? How will she sleep if her bed is lumpy? And what if she doesn't make any friends?
A mug of hot chocolate and some wise words from Mum help to alleviate her nerves, and when Ramona settles in, she has a better time than she could have imagined.
This is a perfect tale for children who may be embarking on a new experience, such as starting school or a new club.
The short chapters give pace to the story and create natural reading breaks, making it ideal for emerging readers to help build their confidence. And the magical setting is brought to life by delightful black, white and turquoise illustrations, which fill every page.
This charming tale about making friends and enjoying new experiences is the first in an enchanting new series.
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