Leila, the Perfect Witch

Written and illustrated by Flavia Z. Drago

Book #2 in the The World of Gustavo series

A witch excels at everything but baking. Can she master the kitchen?

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Leila Wayward, a talented young witch, dreams of winning the Magnificent Witchy Cake-off. Despite her magical prowess, she faces a daunting challenge: she's terrible at baking. With the help of her three magical sisters, Leila embarks on a culinary adventure, discovering that the true magic lies in the joy of baking together. Will she find success in the kitchen, or is there a sweeter victory awaiting her? Join Leila as she learns that sometimes, the greatest triumph is acceptance, sprinkled with a dash of nightshade and a hint of mandrake.

From the publisher

In this charming picture book from the author-illustrator of Gustavo, The Shy Ghost, a witch who is spellbindingly good at everything discovers that baking is no piece of cake. Leila Wayward is a little witch who excels at everything she does. She’s the fastest flier, the most cunning conjuror, and the most superb shape-shifter. She has won trophies for potions, herbology, and alchemy–and now she dreams of winning the Magnificent Witchy Cake-off! As the youngest in a long line of masters of the Dark Arts of Patisserie, Leila wants her entry to be perfect. But even with the most bewitching of recipes, she realizes a terrible truth: she’s a disaster in the kitchen. Luckily, Leila has three magical sisters who are happy to share their culinary secrets with her. What’s more, Leila discovers that baking with them is fun! Win or lose, she has already tasted the sweetest thing of all: acceptance–with a pinch of nightshade and a bit of mandrake. Filled with expressive and fancifully offbeat illustrations, Flavia Z. Drago’s enchanting story of trying your hardest despite your imperfections is sure to delight little witches and novice bakers alike.

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