The Changeover

Margaret Mahy's Carnegie Medal-winning novel, "The Changeover," is a supernatural romance for young adults, now re-released. It tells the story of 14-year-old Laura Chant, whose younger brother, Jacko, is marked by the sinister Carmody Braque and begins to waste away. Believing Jacko is possessed, Laura seeks the help of Sorensen Carlisle, a male witch, and undergoes a dangerous transformation to become a witch herself. This coming-of-age story, set in a contemporary New Zealand suburb, explores themes of sibling love, bravery, identity, and the battle between good and evil, wrapped in a beautifully written, timeless narrative. It's ideal for readers aged 12-18 who enjoy fantasy, romance, and a touch of suspense.

Fans of romantasy rejoice! The Carnegie Medal-winning novel by internationally best-selling author Margaret Mahy is back in a new edition, introduced by New York Times best-selling author Caroline O'Donoghue. Laura's little brother, Jacko, is fighting for his life after being marked by the sinister storekeeper Carmody Braque. Laura knows there is only one way to save Jacko: she must seek the help of Sorensen, a brooding male witch in her class, and use his supernatural powers to change into a witch herself. For admirers of Caroline O'Donoghue, fans of fantasy romance, and collectors of great young adult literature comes a return of the celebrated novel that helped spawn a genre.