The Power of Poppy Pendle
β Scribed by Natasha Lowe
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books; Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 224 KB
- Series
- Poppy Pendle 1
- Edition
- First Simon & Schuster books for Young Readers paperback edition
- Category
- Fiction
- City
- New York
- ISBN
- 1442449268
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β¦ Synopsis
Poppy has magical powers, but she would rather be a baker. Can she find a way to follow her own path? This charming novel includes more than a dozen delectable recipes!
Ten-year-old Poppy, born to ordinary parents, has inherited coveted witch power. In Poppy's world, witches work for good and are much valued, but Poppy does not want to be a witch--she wants to be a baker, and she is extremely good at baking. Her parents insist Poppy follow in the footsteps of her great aunt, a famous witch, but Poppy has plans of her own.
Part magic, part adventure, and wholly delicious, this spirited story includes more than a dozen recipes you can try at home.
β¦ Subjects
JUVENILE FICTION -- Social Issues -- Friendship
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