The Last Witch on Skye by Carolyn J. Nicholson and illustrated by E.M. Gales

It’s a delightful middle-grade fantasy, set on the Isle of Skye and featuring eight full-page illustrations (including a map).

"The Last Witch on Skye has all the imaginative ingredients for a page-turner: a portal between the world of fairies and the world of humans; witches both good and bad; spells with power to bring out the worst or the best in people; and secrets that could destroy or unite a family. Nicholson has created a bubbling caldron of exciting exploits, sibling rivalry, friendships, humour, and a race against time. Will peace or revenge win out?” - Sylvia Gunnery, YA author

This gentle, rollicking tale is steeped in the folklore and culture of the Isle of Skye and incorporates Gaelic names and phrases. A glossary at the beginning of the book (titled "A Reader's Guide to the Magical World of Skye") provides a pronunciation guide for the non-English words. In addition to the fantasy elements, the novel is also about family. Magaidh discovers that she is only half-supernatural; she is surprised to learn that her birth father is not only a human, but a leader of the Ban the Witches & Fairy Party. Nonetheless, she seeks him out and hopes to establish a relationship with him; he is open to connecting with her, but they meet with resistance from his other children. The story is a lesson in tolerance and acceptance.

It’s available for pre-order now:

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