Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical WitcH

- Book One -

Sometimes all you need is a pinch of magic...

Eva Evergreen is determined to earn the rank of Novice Witch before her thirteenth birthday. If she doesn't, she'll lose her magic forever. For most young witches and wizards, it's a simple enough test:

ONE: Help your town, do good all around.
TWO: Live there for one moon, don't leave too soon.
THREE: Fly home by broomstick, the easiest of tricks.

The only problem? Eva only has a pinch of magic. She summons heads of cabbage instead of flowers and gets a sunburn instead of calling down rain. And to add insult to injury, whenever she overuses her magic, she falls asleep.

When she lands in the tranquil coastal town of Auteri, the residents expect a powerful witch, not a semi-magical girl. So Eva comes up with a plan: set up a magical repair shop to aid Auteri and prove she's worthy. She may have more blood than magic, but her "semi-magical fixes" repair the lives of the townspeople in ways they never could have imagined. Only, Eva's bit of magic may not be enough when the biggest magical storm in history threatens the town she's grown to love. Eva must conjure up all of the magic, bravery, and cleverness she can muster or Auteri and her dreams of becoming a witch will wash away with the storm.


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- REVIEWS -

Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book
New York Public Library Best Middle Grade Book
Bank Street College of Education Best Middle Grade Book
Book Riot Best Middle Grade Book

★ “Bewitching—a must-read for all fantasy lovers.” - Kirkus, Starred Review

★ “In this thoroughly charming debut, Abe centers Eva’s ingenuity, resilience, and adaptability, as well as the strength of friendship… Abe’s combination of magic and modern technology in an original world ensures this series starter has a place all its own.” - Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review

The pace is impeccable, with Eva stumbling along with small successes and several missteps before finding her groove... Fans of Pratchett’s brilliant The Wee Free Men will find a worthy match to its heroine in Eva, who gets the witching jobs done, though often in unanticipated ways.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Eva Evergreen sparkles with magical whimsy!” - Kat Cho, author of Wicked Fox

"I read this with a smile on my face. Abe's debut is whimsical and enchanting, with a heartwarming story of family and friendship at its core. A delightful fantasy--I finished wishing I could grab a broomstick and fly into Eva's world! - Elizabeth Lim, author of Spin the Dawn

"Eva Evergreen’s journey unfurled before my eyes like a Miyazaki film, lush and mesmerizing." - Debbi Michiko Florence, author of the Jasmine Toguchi series and Keep It Together, Keiko Carter


"Eva Evergreen shines in this high-flying, page-turning, and wonderfully heartwarming adventure! Readers will cheer as Eva discovers that friendship, community, and courage have a special magic of their own." - Temre Beltz, author of The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom



“Magical. Reading along as Eva tries her hardest to do good with the gifts she has—no matter how small—is inspiring and wondrous.” - Sean Easley, author of The Hotel Between



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