Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse

Midsummer''s Eve is about to get a whole lot more magical! Someone is misusing magic. Curses have been cast and terrifying creatures are on the move ... Twelve-year-old Pinch Perkins lives on Tricky Dragon Lane, deep in the heart of London''s magical quarter. But when her mum is struck by a curse, and nobody seems to have a clue what to do, Pinch knows it''s down to her to find a cure. Racing the clock on Midsummer''s Eve, Pinch will face the terrifying boss of the Thames Mudlarks, dance with the devious fairy king and queen and share a burger with King Arthur''s knights ... all while trying to avoid the clutches of two fearsome villains out to SQUISH her!

About the author

Cathy FitzGerald is a writer, producer and presenter and Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse is her first novel. She’s a regular contributer to BBC Radio 4, 3 and the World Service, making programmes on subjects including magic carpets and why we like looking at blue sky. Her documentaries have won many prizes, including Arias, Third Coast Festival and Whicker’s World. Radio Times called her ‘one of radio’s most original’ creators.

Product details

• Authors: Cathy FitzGerald
• Publisher: Farshore
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 06.06.2024
• EAN: 9780008603373
• ISBN: 978-0-00-860337-3
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 33 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, Holidays & seasonal interest, Romance & relationships stories (Children's / Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Interest age: from c 9 years, Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage), Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Midsummer, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Comic (humorous) fantasy