Alyssa and the Spell Garden
(Author) Alexandra SheppardWhen 11-year-old Alyssa is forced to spend the summer holiday with her mum's family, who she's never met before, her latent magical powers explode into life. Her great aunt runs a secret magic school in her spell garden where local kids can hone their power. The garden grows magical spell ingredients that have protected their family and the wider neighbourhood for decades ever since they arrived from Jamaica with their mother Effie in the 1960s. But something is going wrong and the magic is running out! Can Alyssa use her new, unpredictable magic to set things right?
Alexandra Sheppard
Alexandra Sheppard is a British author known for her debut novel "Oh My Gods," a modern retelling of Greek mythology set in a diverse and contemporary world. Sheppard's writing style is witty, sharp, and filled with heart, making her a fresh voice in young adult literature. She brings diversity and representation to the forefront of her stories, creating vibrant and relatable characters for readers to connect with.