Castle Hangnail

By Ursula Vernon

A young girl with secrets claims a witch's role at a magical castle.

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375 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Molly arrives at Castle Hangnail, claiming to be the new wicked witch. The castle's minions, desperate to avoid decommissioning, reluctantly accept her. But Molly's secrets threaten their home. Can she truly be the witch they need, or will her hidden truths unravel everything? As she tackles magical tasks, the minions must decide if Molly's charm is enough to save their beloved castle. With humor and magic, this tale explores the fine line between deception and destiny.

From the publisher

From the creator of Dragonbreath comes a tale of witches, minions, and one fantastic castle, just right for fans of Roald Dahl and Tom Angleberger. When Molly shows up on Castle Hangnail’s doorstep to fill the vacancy for a wicked witch, the castle’s minions are understandably dubious. After all, she is twelve years old, barely five feet tall, and quite polite. (The minions are used to tall, demanding evil sorceresses with razor-sharp cheekbones.) But the castle desperately needs a master or else the Board of Magic will decommission it, leaving all the minions without the home they love. So when Molly assures them she is quite wicked indeed (So wicked! REALLY wicked!) and begins completing the tasks required by the Board of Magic for approval, everyone feels hopeful. Unfortunately, it turns out that Molly has quite a few secrets, including the biggest one of all: that she isn’t who she says she is. This quirky, richly illustrated novel is filled with humor, magic, and an unforgettable all-star cast of castle characters.

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