Book Series · 6 Books

The Witches of Benevento Books

In order from Mischief Season to The Secret Janara.

The Witches of Benevento series is a set of 6 chapter books by John Bemelmans Marciano, published between 2016 and 2019. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 140 pages.

Mischief Season
The All-Powerful Ring
Beware the Clopper!
Respect Your Ghosts
Runaway Rosa
About the series

What's The Witches of Benevento About?

Six illustrated chapter-book mysteries about five cousins outwitting witches and spirits in nineteenth-century Benevento, Italy.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mischief Season
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$1348
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2016

Mischief Season

By John Bemelmans Marciano, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)

Children outsmart witches causing chaos in an ancient town.

128 pages· 8,325 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: In the ancient town of Benevento, five cousins face the mischievous Janara witches. As the farm falls into chaos, Rosa is blamed, and it's up to the twins and their friends to uncover a solution. Can mysterious advice help them outwit the witches and restore peace? Join their thrilling adventure filled with secrets and narrow escapes.
In reading order

The Witches of Benevento Series

6 books · Published 2016–2019

#1
Mischief Season
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1348

Mischief Season

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2016

Children outsmart witches causing chaos in an ancient town.

#2
The All-Powerful Ring
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1348

The All-Powerful Ring

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2016

A mysterious ring may hold the key to stopping mischievous witches.

#3
Beware the Clopper!
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1348

Beware the Clopper!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

A timid girl faces her fear of a witch in a town of magic and mischief.

#4
Respect Your Ghosts
#4 in Series
Sale price
$1348

Respect Your Ghosts

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Sergio must balance ghostly demands and family expectations in a town of witches.

#5
Runaway Rosa
#5 in Series
Sale price
$1348

Runaway Rosa

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

A girl defies tradition to compete in a boar hunt for a coveted prize.

#6
The Secret Janara
#6 in Series
Sale price
$1348

The Secret Janara

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A hidden witch lives among them. Can Primo uncover the truth before it's too late?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Witches of Benevento series?

There are 6 books in the Witches of Benevento series. It began with Mischief Season in 2016, and the newest book, The Secret Janara, was published in 2019.

What order should you read the Witches of Benevento books in?

Start with Mischief Season and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Witches of Benevento books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring The Witches of Benevento to life.

01

John Bemelmans Marciano

Author
02

Sophie Blackall

Illustrator

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