At the age of twelve, where kids can be judgmental, Hazel is about to have some big changes in her life. She moves to a new town the year before she enters junior high. She's a little naive to the biases that kids and adults in her new town draw on those they don't "know". Hazel, a name that is most associated with a witch, draws everyone to the conclusion that she must be one. Hazel has a carefree, nonjudgmental personality. As she brings some "magical" changes to her new town and friends, Hazel is unaware throughout the year of her powers. But is she really a witch? And is she a good witch or a bad witch?

'Mum there's something under my bed, ' Katy said as she forced her Mum's eyes open, 'Mum please wake up because there's something under my bed and it's making funny noises and it sounds like it's talking to itself, ' and when they looked there was indeed a wee something and from somewhere way in the back of Katy's Mum's wee brain she somehow knew that it had been under her bed when she was Katy's age but what she couldn't remember was what it had actually looked like so she hoped that this wee alien would explain who he or she was and why it was her

The New York Times bestselling tale of heartbreak and hope from the author of An Irish Country Doctor

Mann's vital new biographical play based on the life of feminist and activist Gloria Steinem is a timely work that shows how Steinem's leadership and dedication to conversation as a catalyst for change continues to offer a vital path forward in our present time.

The persecution of Old World German Protestants and Anabaptists in the seventeenth century--following debilitating wars, the Reformation, and the Inquisition-- brought about significant immigration to America. Many of the immigrants, and their progeny, settled in the Appalachian frontier. Here they established a particularly old set of religious beliefs and traditions based on a strong sense of folk spirituality. They practiced astrology, numerology, and other aspects of esoteric thinking and left a legacy that may still be found in Appalachian folklore today. Based in part on the author's extensive collection of oral histories from the remote highlands of West Virginia, Signs, Cures, and Witchery; German Appalachian Folklore describes these various occult practices, symbols, and beliefs; how they evolved within New World religious contexts; how they arrived on the Appalachian frontier; and the prospects of those beliefs continuing in the contemporary world. By concentrating on these inheritances, Gerald C. Milnes draws a larger picture of the German influence on Appalachia. Much has been written about the Anglo-Celtic, Scots-Irish, and English folkways of the Appalachian people, but few studies have addressed their German cultural attributes and sensibilities. Signs, Cures, and Witchery sheds startling light on folk influences from Germany, making it a volume of tremendous value to Appalachian scholars, folklorists, and readers with an interest in Appalachian folklife and German American studies.

Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones! Aveline is thrilled when she discovers that the holiday cottage her mum has rented for the summer is beside a stone circle. Thousands of years old, the local villagers refer to the ancient structure as the Witch Stones, and Aveline cannot wait to learn more about them. Then Aveline meets Hazel. Impossibly cool, mysterious yet friendly, Aveline soon falls under Hazel's spell. In fact, Hazel is quite unlike anyone Aveline has ever met before, but she can't work out why. Will Aveline discover the truth about Hazel, before it's too late? Join the world of Aveline Jones, where mysteries are solved, spirits are laid to rest, and everybody gets to bed on time. Perfect for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler.

The captivating cozy mystery and instant #1 bestseller Witch You Well From Bestselling Mystery Author Colleen Cross comes a witch cozy mystery whodunit that will make you laugh out loud. It's magic and mayhem as the witches investigate. Grab this hilarious witch cozy mystery bestseller and follow the clues as the Westwick Witches solve this magic and murder mystery. "Bewitched meets Miss Marple - 5 star fun!" "Supernatural sleuthing at its finest!" - Reviewer Dead billionaires are not good for business! That's what Aunt Pearl complains to Cen when the dead body is found in the cozy family inn at Westwick Corners. Still, it's not Cen's problem. She lives an ordinary life away from her witch-ful family for a reason. She got her ordinary fiancé and her ordinary job as a journalist using no magic whatsoever, and no inconvenient local murder is going to change her comfortable existence. Even if the entire town is now accusing Aunt Pearl of murdering her guest. Even if her fiancé is acting weird and talking about seeing ghosts. Even if the town's sexy new sheriff, Tyler Gates, treats her like the most hexing of all the witches... If you love funny cozy mysteries infused with a dose of humor and the supernatural, you’ll love this paranormal witch cozy mystery! Witch You Well appeals to readers of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich who enjoy humorous cozy mysteries and cozy mystery books. Fans of Angie Fox, Kristen Painter, and Charlaine Harris will love these paranormal mysteries chock-full of sorcery and supernatural secret sauce! Sign up for Colleen's new release notifications at http://www.colleencross.com "...A bewitching, supernatural treat. If you love witch cozy mysteries you'll love Cendrine West and her wacky witch family!" Witch are you waiting for?....grab your copy today! The Westwick Witches Cozy Mysteries, in series order: Witch You Well - A Westwick Witches Cozy Mystery #1 (this book) Rags to Witches - A Westwick Witches Cozy Mystery #2 Witch and Famous - A Westwick Witches Cozy Mystery #3 Westwick Witches Magical Mystery box set - books 1-3 Christmas Witch List - A Westwick Witches Cozy Mystery #4 Stay tuned for more magic world mystery series and occult witches cozy mysteries From the author: Westwick Corners isn't your typical small town. Or even a normal ghost town. It's where people go not to be found, and witches go to work their magic without attracting too much attention. The combination makes from some interesting and humorous mysteries, and the witches are always at the center of the action! Ruby's cooking, Cendrine's amateur sleuth and investigator activities, and Aunt Pearl's magic school are always looking for that one secret ingredient that will propel the witches to fame and fortune and put the small town of Westwick Corners back on the map again. The witches are forever cooking up new business opportunities like The Westwick Corners Inn, The Witching Post Bar and Grill, and of course, Pearl's Charm School, where witches go to unravel riddles, spin magic spells, and create their own witch mysteries. Too bad they are forever getting distracted because there are always strange things happening in Westwick Corners, from petty crime to murder. The West family has always been in Westwick Corners and always will be. They descend from a long line of witches who have inhabited Westwick Corners from the beginning. Witches who unlock mysteries, solve crime, and help those in need. They are collectively a kind of a witch of all trades, because pitching in--or is it witching in-- is what you do in a small town. Everyone helps out. Even Grandma Vi the ghost investigates and sleuths. But when everyone pulls together, it's not always in the same direction! If you like a good puzzle, a good laugh, and a good witch mystery series, you'll love these cozy mystery books! BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR... Book 1 in the bestselling Westwick Witches Cozy Paranormal Mystery series - a USA Today and New York Times bestseller "The West women are like family - supernatural friends to visit in the whimiscal and wacky Westwick Corners"