Books about witches for children and teens
Witches books for children with titles by Roald Dahl, C. S. Lewis, Jill Murphy, Cressida Cowell, Diana Wynne Jones, Eiko Kadono, Kelly Barnhill, V. E. Schwab, Elle McNicoll, and Ciannon Smart.
James Nicol author page
James Nicol biography
James Nicol is a British author known for his work in children’s fiction. He is the writer of The Apprentice Witch series, which follows the adventures of a young witch named Arianwyn. The first book in the series, The Apprentice Witch, was published by Chicken House in 2016. This was followed by two sequels: A Witch Alone in 2018 and A Witch Come True in 2019, both also published by Chicken House.
Nicol’s stories are set in a magical world and centre on themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. His books are aimed at middle-grade readers and have been noted for their imaginative settings and engaging characters. In addition to his writing, Nicol has worked as a librarian and has been involved in promoting reading and literacy among young people.
James Nicol’s debut novel, The Apprentice Witch, was published by Chicken House in 2016.
- Author website, including school visit details
Biography writer: Joanna Nance-Phillips
Children’s literature expert and primary school teacher with 30+ years of experience running a primary school library, teaching literacy and tutoring in the UK and abroad. Articles and reviews by Joanna Nance-Phillips 
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