The Disappearance

This chapter book, the second in the W.I.T.C.H. series, introduces readers to Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin, five seemingly ordinary middle school girls who secretly wield elemental powers. They are tasked with protecting the mythical Kandrakar and the universe from evil forces like Prince Phobos, who rules the world of Metamoor. The story blends thrilling fantasy adventures with relatable adolescent experiences, including school, family dynamics, and budding interests in boys. Its unique hybrid format, combining traditional chapter book narrative with four-color comic inserts, makes it particularly engaging for tween girls who enjoy action, magic, and strong female friendships.

Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin (W.i.t.c.h.) are five ordinary friends with an extraordinary secret: they each have the power to control a natural element-air, water, fire, earth, and finally, the mysterious "Heart of Candracar." The girls use their powers to guard against evil and to uncover the truth behind mysterious portals leading to other worlds. Between school, family, and a new interest in boys, these girls had enough to worry about! But now they have the secret to turn into a group of friends with special powers . . . destined to fight the evil Prince Phobos in the magic world of Metamoor. W.i.t.c.h. combines fashion and fantasy, magic and middle school, heroism and humor, friendship and family, teamwork and transformation, in a wholesome mix proven to charm the tween girl market. Introducing a hybrid format that combines four-color comics with a traditional chapter book format.