The Power of Poppy Pendle

Written by Natasha Lowe

Part of the Poppy Pendle series

A young witch dreams of baking, defying her magical destiny.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,483 ratings

272 pages· 44,648 words· Est. 6 hour read· 810L

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Bookroo's summary

Ten-year-old Poppy, born with magical powers, dreams of becoming a baker instead of a witch like her great aunt. In a world where witches are revered, Poppy faces the challenge of choosing her own path. Will she follow her heart or her family's expectations? With a sprinkle of magic and a dash of adventure, Poppy's journey is as sweet as the recipes she creates. Can she blend her two worlds into one delicious life?

From the publisher

“There is a strong essence of Roald Dahl to this story…a crowd-pleaser.” —Library Media Connection

“[A] sweet story about true friendship.” —School Library Journal

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.

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