Description

By (author) Muncaster Harriet; By (author) Muncaster Harriet

Short /annotation:
A big football star is coming to Mirabelle”s school to watch them play, and with a little bit of help from some magic Mirabelle is determined to show her that she”s the best.Can Mirabelle learn that there”s more than one way to feel like a winner?

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Mirabelle”s mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!A big football star is coming to Mirabelle”s school to watch them play, and Mirabelle is determined to impress her. With a sprinkling of magic on her shoes, and a little bit of potion on the ball, she”s bound to be the best! But things don”t quite go to plan, and with flying footballs, out-of-control shoes, and upset teammates, Mirabelle”s dreams of glory don”t look like they”re about to come true.Can Mirabelle discover that there”s more than one way to feel like a winner? A magical and mischievous Mirabelle story with a football twist, perfect for enjoying during half time of the Women”s World Cup 2023!

Review quote:
“With sprinklings of mischief and a large dollop of mayhem, this latest instalment starring Isadora Moon”s cousin is as sparkling as ever and will have Mirabelle”s fans cheering from the touch sidelines.”

Review quote:
“…a fun, action-packed story delivers a warm, positive message of inclusivity.”

Biographical note:
Harriet Muncaster is one of the fastest-rising stars in children”s books. She started out writing and illustrating picture books, and won the Blue Hen Book Award for her first book, I Am a Witch”s Cat, and was highly commended for the Macmillan Prize while studying for her second illustration degree.Her move into young illustrated fiction came with the launch of Isadora Moon in 2016 and the series has become a huge bestseller in the UK and internationally. Harriet is very active at events, festivals, and on social media, constantly creating and sharing new content and activities to delight Isadora”s growing host of fans.

Promotional headline:
Half fairy, half witch, totally naughty!

Review quote: previous edition:
`”With sprinklings of mischief and a large dollop of mayhem, this latest instalment starring Isadora Moon”s cousin is as sparkling as ever and will have Mirabelle”s fans cheering from the touch sidelines.””Jill Bennet, Red Reading Hub`”…a fun, action-packed story delivers a warm, positive message of inclusivity.””Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Kids

Publisher’s notice:
Harriet Muncaster is one of the fastest-rising stars in children”s books. She started out writing and illustrating picture books, and won the Blue Hen Book Award for her first book, I Am a Witch”s Cat, and was highly commended for the Macmillan Prize while studying for her second illustration degree.Her move into young illustrated fiction came with the launch of Isadora Moon in 2016 and the series has become a huge bestseller in the UK and internationally. Harriet is very active at events, festivals, and on social media, constantly creating and sharing new content and activities to delight Isadora”s growing host of fans.

Version history:
From the creator of Isadora Moon, featuring Isadora”s half witch, half fairy naughty cousin, Mirabelle Starspell!A mischievous and magical football story, publishing to coincide with the Women”s World Cup 2023!Illustrated throughout in witchy purple and black.Perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a healthy dose of mischief and magic. This book will have you cackling with glee!