The Witch in the Tower

Written and illustrated by Júlia Sardà

Part of the The Three Sisters series

A lonely girl's walk leads to a tower where hidden magic changes her life forever.

4.4 Goodreads · 538 ratings

64 pages· ~590L

$19.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Carmela feels lost as her sister drifts away with new friends. Seeking solace, she embarks on a walk that leads her to a mysterious tower. Inside, she discovers a world where mermaid grease erases envy, a giant's hair offers courage, and a library holds secrets. As Carmela navigates this enchanting realm, her life is forever changed. What wonders and challenges await her in this magical journey?

From the publisher

“Not merely a modern classic but one for the ages. . . . Utterly spellbinding.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Gorgeous illustrations are the star of this fantastical adventure about hidden magic, growing up, and braving the unknown to find yourself. Everything is changing for Carmela. Her older sister, Franca, has new, mean friends, and Carmela is feeling lost and lonely. So she decides to go for a walk–to walk until she can’t anymore, then walk a bit more. Her walking takes her to a strange tower, and what she finds there will transform her life forever. In this companion to The Queen in the Cave, her authorial debut, renowned illustrator Júlia Sardà ventures into a mesmerizing world where mermaid grease washes away envy, a giant’s hair helps you face bullies, a circular library holds all your secrets, and a dome of crystal prisms opens a view to the cosmos. Dreamlike and filled with whimsy, the artist’s kaleidoscopic patterns, decorative borders, glowing colors, and layered, elaborately detailed imagery will bewitch young readers as readily as the title character does Carmela–and beckon them to return for many a visit.

At a glance