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Mirabelle Wants to Win

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Mirabelle’s mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both! A big football star is coming to Mirabelle’s school to watch them play, and Mirabelle is determined to impress her. With a sprinkling of magic on her shoes, and a little bit of potion on the ball, she’s bound to be the best! But things don’t quite go to plan, and with flying footballs, out-of-control shoes, and upset teammates, Mirabelle’s dreams of glory don’t look like they’re about to come true. Can Mirabelle discover that there’s more than one way to feel like a winner?

A magical and mischievous Mirabelle story with a football twist, perfect for enjoying during half time of the Women’s World Cup 2023!

Our Review Panel says...

Although this is fantasy fiction complete with magic potions and half-witches, Mirabelle’s friendship troubles and their competitive spirit, inspired by a famous female footballer, strike a realistic chord. Some readers might also identify with the temptation to cheat, but then discover “there’s magic in doing something you love and working hard at it to be as good as you can be.”

The concluding quiz is like icing on a yummy cake that’s shared among friends and leaves them feeling happy and eager for more. Harriet Muncaster’s Isadora Moon and Emerald books are firm favourites with KS1 girls in particular, so this title will undoubtedly be popular. And, librarians note: once hooked, children will probably want to progress to Victoria Stitch. Note, too, that the author’s website has lots of creative ideas and interesting questions.

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