Sadie's Story
Paperback
Series: Backyard Witch, Book 1
ISBN13: 9780062338396
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: Apr 8 2026
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.10 Depth: 7.60
Language: English
A must-have for newly independent readers and fans of Ivy + Bean and Clementine! The first of a new series starring three young girls and a mysterious visitor who appears exactly when you need her--with just the right amount of magic.
Sadie has two best friends: Jess and Maya. But Jess can only take one friend on vacation with her, and Sadie is the one who gets left behind. How will Sadie ever survive the days of loneliness and boredom? But wait . . . what is that in her old playhouse in the backyard? A witch has moved in! A kind and funny witch, who's looking for her own two lost friends. Together, Sadie and the witch have a curious adventure, one that makes Sadie see her neighborhood--and herself--with new eyes. Acclaimed authors Ron Koertge and Christine Heppermann--writing together and for younger readers for the first time--have created a heroine to rival Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and Ms. Frizzle. Short chapters, a satisfying mystery, gentle humor, magical dazzle, and adorable black-and-white illustrations throughout by debut artist Deborah Marcero make this an ideal pick for readers of Ivy + Bean, Just Grace, and Kate DiCamillo's young novels.
What happens when being left out leads to the most magical friendship of all?
- Unlikely Friendship: When a kind, funny witch named Ms. M moves into Sadie's plastic playhouse, a lonely summer suddenly becomes an amazing adventure.
- Dealing with Loneliness: A gentle and relatable story about feeling left behind by best friends and the joy of finding your own way.
- A Touch of Magic: Help Ms. M search for her own lost friends--one of whom was accidentally turned into a yellow warbler!
- Perfect for New Readers: Short, easy-to-read chapters and charming black-and-white illustrations make this a confidence-booster for kids transitioning to chapter books.
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