Magic Can Be Murder
Nola isn't much of a witch. She can work only a few useless spells, like the one that lets her spy on people by enchanting a bucket of water. But there's no spell for keeping her mother-who hears voices and is a magnet for witch-hunters-out of trouble. The two of them evade the authorities by...
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Nola isn't much of a witch. She can work only a few useless spells, like the one that lets her spy on people by enchanting a bucket of water. But there's no spell for keeping her mother-who hears voices and is a magnet for witch-hunters-out of trouble. The two of them evade the authorities by traveling from town to town, taking odd jobs and moving on-until the day Nola magically witnesses a murder. . . . "Readers will be rewarded with a solid mystery and a handful of memorable characters." (Publishers Weekly)
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780142302101 (0142302104)
Publish date: September 30th 2002
Publisher: Puffin
Pages no: 208
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Magic,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Teen,
Paranormal,
Witches,
Humor,
Romance,
Young Adult Fantasy,
Mystery
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