{"product_id":"the-ink-witch-steph-cherrywell-hardcover","title":"The Ink Witch -- Steph Cherrywell, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eAmari and the Night Brothers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Okay Witch\u003c\/i\u003e comes a hilarious and affirming cozy fantasy about the adventures of a girl who discovers she is the descendant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e of a powerful witch coven.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Becca Slugg is bored. It's the tail end of summer, and it feels like she's done nothing but run errands for her family's Cape Disappointment Beach Inn, \u003cbr\u003e argue with her frustratingly overprotective mother, and have one-sided conversations with the giant spider living by the dumpsters out back. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Becca wishes for \u003ci\u003esome\u003c\/i\u003ething to happen, she doesn't expect her wish to manifest in the form of an unwelcome visit from her mom's sinister and estranged sister, Malatrice. It turns out Becca's aunt is a powerful witch--and when she doesn't get the help she wants from Becca's mom, she unleashes a devastating ink spell. Becca is left with a mindless puppet for a mother and a whole lot of questions--like \u003ci\u003eCan I cast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003espells with the ink in my veins, too?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With the help of Natalya, her mother's tarantula familiar, and Oddvar, a friendly troll living in the motel's ice machine, a distraught but determined Becca sets out to uncover her own magical abilities and find the ingredients for a potion that will cure her mother. Besides, how hard can it be to find mermaid eggs, troll teeth, and the most precious possession of a Witch-Queen? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This magical adventure is equal parts hilarious and exhilarating, with a sassy, talking tarantula being just the tip of the iceberg.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steph Cherrywell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.88h x 5.50w x 0.97d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316585941\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteph Cherrywell \u003c\/b\u003eis an author and librarian in the Milwaukee area. Their previous works include the science fiction middle grade \u003ci\u003eUnboxing Libby\u003c\/i\u003e and several graphic novels and games for older audiences. Steph's favorite things are books, comics, video games, biking, and exploring. They're not a witch, but they do play one named Radish in their weekly D\u0026amp;D game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steph Cherrywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46745567953124,"sku":"9780316585941","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780316585941.jpg?v=1758071059","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/the-ink-witch-steph-cherrywell-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}