The Lost Witch

Carnegie Medal-winner Melvin Burgess returns with a young adult fantasy in which Bea discovers her powers as a witch, contrary to her desire to just get on with her life and get closer to the mysterious Lars from the skate park. A thrilling adventure about magic, myth and following your instincts.

Melvin Burgess was born in London and brought up in Surrey and Sussex. He has had a variety of jobs before becoming a full-time writer. Before his first novel, he had short stories published and a play broadcast on Radio 4. He is now regarded as one of the best writers in contemporary children's literature, having won the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for his acclaimed novel Junk.