Like A Curse
Synopsis
A thrilling and heartwarming sequel to Like A Charm follows Ramya as she seeks to rescue her beloved Edinburgh from the deadly grip of the Sirens. Like A Curse is a magical fantasy set in Scotland, by multi-award winning author, Elle McNicoll.
Stuck in Loch Ness while Edinburgh falls under the control of a terrifyingly powerful Siren, Ramya Knox is frustrated. She’s supposed to be learning magic from her Aunt Opal, but that isn’t going as smoothly as she’d hoped. As she pushes to rescue her Hidden Folk friends in the city, long-buried secrets come to light and legends come to life.
Ramya knows she’s different; she knows she’s a witch. But now she must learn the true meaning of her powers . . . before all she loves is lost.
Don't miss the first book in this exciting duology, Like a Charm!
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Reviews
““McNicoll’s imagination fizzes over and her dyspraxic lead character is groundbreaking in fiction for this age group.””The Times, Children's Book of the Week, The Times, Children's Book of the Week
““With exquisite fantasy embedded into a convincing modern-day setting, this is a wonderfully compelling adventure. Neurodivergent Ramya is a protagonist you cannot help but fall in love with – a beautiful mixture of bravery, resolve, fallibility and self-doubt.””BookTrust, BookTrust
“"This latest action-packed page turner speaks to all children who feel misunderstood and put in a box, as well as being a tale of our times about the dangers of listening to siren voices."”Independent, Children's Book of the Week, Independent, Children's Book of the Week
