Elfie's Spellbook Volume 3: The Gingerbread Disaster

The second book, and third story, in this beautifully illustrated, joyful series full of cosy, witchy magic - and this time it''s a festive treat! As Christmas approaches, Elfie and her sisters'' bookshop-bus breaks down in Alsace, North-Eastern France. There, Elfie''s secret - that she''s really a witch! - is quickly spotted by Faustine . . . who is also a little witch! Her family have an enchanted bakery, and even an adorable gingerbread man familiar. But Faustine is also a bit of a disaster magnet, who has a habit of getting herself into trouble, then relying on Elfie to help her out . . . Inbetween an accidental snowstorm and attacks by upset gingerbread men, Elfie will uncover a family mystery dating back to World War II. One that could very well change the life of the village forever . . . Full of joy, mischief, family and friendships - as well as magic, of course - Elfie''s adventures are sure to cast a spell on all her readers! Perfect for fans of Kiki''s Delivery Service , Witches of Brooklyn , and cosy, funny fantasy like The Hatmakers.

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Christophe Arleston began his career as a journalist, then became a playwright for France Inter radio, before turning to graphic novel writing in the early 1990s. He then created series in a variety of styles, from humorous crime stories to medieval fantasy adventures. In 1994, he achieved widespread success with Lanfeust de Troy , a series illustrated by Didier Tarquin, which blends adventure, fantasy, and humor. Several best-selling series followed, and in 2019, he co-founded the publishing house Drakoo. There, he co-wrote the script for Le Grimoire d'Elfie (illustrated by Mini Ludvin) with Audrey Alwett, which was an immediate success. Christophe Arleston has sold over 15 million books to date.