The Witch in the Tower

Júlia Sardà's 'The Witch in the Tower' is a beautifully illustrated chapter book about Carmela, a young girl grappling with feelings of loneliness and change as her older sister makes new, 'mean' friends. Her journey leads her to a mysterious tower where she encounters whimsical magic, from mermaid grease that washes away envy to a giant's hair that helps face bullies. This companion to 'The Queen in the Cave' is a dreamlike adventure that uses fantastical elements to explore themes of self-discovery, bravery, and navigating difficult emotions, all wrapped in Sardà's signature kaleidoscopic and detailed artwork. It's perfect for children aged 4-11, offering both a captivating story and gentle lessons on growing up.

Gorgeous illustrations are the star of this fantastical adventure about hidden magic, growing up, and braving the unknown to find yourself. Everything is changing for Carmela. Her older sister, Franca, has new, mean friends, and Carmela is feeling lost and lonely. So she decides to go for a walk--to walk until she can't anymore, then walk a bit more. Her walking takes her to a strange tower, and what she finds there will transform her life forever. In this companion to The Queen in the Cave, her authorial debut, renowned illustrator Júlia Sardà ventures into a mesmerizing world where mermaid grease washes away envy, a giant's hair helps you face bullies, a circular library holds all your secrets, and a dome of crystal prisms opens a view to the cosmos. Dreamlike and filled with whimsy, the artist's kaleidoscopic patterns, decorative borders, glowing colors, and layered, elaborately detailed imagery will bewitch young readers as readily as the title character does Carmela--and beckon them to return for many a visit.