Ivy Newt and the Storm Witch: Ivy Newt, Book 1

Ivy Newt #1

by Derek Keilty

Ivy's parents, the King and Queen of the Sand Witches, have prepared her a show-stopping birthday present - a magic act where they disappear! But hold on, they really have disappeared!

Foul work is at play, and to rescue Ivy's parents, she and her friend Tom must travel all over Miracula on broomsticks and flying carpets, making friends along the way, and pulling together to defeat Clawdelia Thorn, evil Queen of Grotland.

Genres: Childrens

Audible Audio

Published April 6, 2023

About the author

Will Gallows and the Snake-Bellied Troll is Derek's debut novel for children although, previously, he has published several educational books. He began writing in 2000 as a new millennium resolution and hasn't looked back. Currently, he has a thriving schools program, storytelling and taking creative writing workshops around local schools. He lives in Northern Ireland with his wife, Elaine, who is Canadian, and has twin daughters, Sarah-Jane and Rebekah.

Reviews

[Книжни Криле · Rating 5 out of 5]

Кой да ни зарадва с нови вещерски патила, ако не специалистите в тази сфера – издателство "Асеневци". След като ни запалиха по темата с поредиците си "Дневникът на вещицата по неволя", "Малварина" и "Разреши мистерията", от издателството не ни оставят да скучаем и изпълват лятната ваканция с още повече фантазия и вълшебства, този път дело на Дерек Кейлти и Магда Брол. Яхвайте метлите и се присъединете към малката пясъчна вещица Айви Нют, която е винаги на страната на доброто! Прочетете ревюто на „Книжни Криле“: https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/202...

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ivy is distraught when her royal witchy parents disappear during a terrible storm. She goes searching for them with the help of her "familiar", a shapeshifting wolf boy. A friendly witch examines dust left behind from the disappearance and discovers that there are traces of "taint", a cursed ingredient. They travel to the land of the Cunning Folk, and get help from a boy with a flying carpet. But can they discover who cursed their parents before it's too late and more people start to disappear?

I loved this cute story! Ivy is such a sweet character. The adventure is a lot of fun as they follow the clues, and we get to see some of imaginative places and people of this magical land. Even though the characters are witches and they like creepy things, this book is not creepy at all. There is a cozy atmosphere and adorable characters, even in the midst of the cobwebs and dusty castles.

The writing is simple for this age group, but there is a sweet charm to each page that I enjoyed even as a grown-up reader. The illustrations are beautiful too! Such cute artwork!

This book was marked as "Nothing Found" on the Screen It First website, indicating that there is no sensitive or objectionable content in the book. https://screenitfirst.com/book/ivy-ne...

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

[Kristiana Cankowa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Айви и родителите й краля и кралицата на Пясъчните вещери празнуват рожденния ден на малката вещица и изведнъж изчезват. Айви е уплашена, не знае какво се случва, но фомилиара й Том Вълк и добрата вещица Гризелда идват на помощ.
Докато Грижелда остава в замъка, Айви и Том предприемат своето първо приключение и по-пътя си срещат Феликс Гарван, неговият баща също е изчезнал.
Тогава се появява и Клауделия Трън - лошата вещица, виновна за всички беди, които са сполетели всички кралства в цяла Миракула.
Дали ще успеят да спасят родителите си и с какво ще им се наложи да летят освен с метла, ще оставя да разберете като прочетете книгата.

За мен автора не е написал просто поредната история с вещици, а история изпълнена с много добри и малко лоши примери. Примери как трябва да бъдем добри и ще спечелим нови приятели, уважение и самите ние ще се чувстваме щастливи. И пример как лошотията в нас, сърдиткото в нас и кроежите за власт и злоба, ни печелят самото, липса на любов, уважение, приятели и семейство.
Добротата трябва в повечето пъти да възтържествува и капка магия никога не е излишна за едно забавно приключение.
И не на последно място от всичко, което се случва на героите те си взимат урок и решават да бъдат по-добри от преди.

[V · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivy Newt and the Storm Witch is a really cute early chapter book. A mystery, an adventure, and magical fun make for an exciting story. The writing whisks the reader away and the illustrations enhance the experience. This transitional is not one of those mass-produced formulaic paperbacks churned out with no real creativity, it's a book a child or adult will feel satisfied delving into.

[Marcella]

Tja, ik ben al m’n hele lezersleven fan van heksenverhalen. Dit avontuurlijke 8+ verhaal over mislukte toverspreuken, nieuwe vriendschappen en vliegende tapijten was zoet en laagdrempelig.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is Ivy’s birthday, but nothing is going as planned. Not only has a storm prevented her friends from being able to come celebrate with her, but Ivy’s parents suddenly disappear, as well. Luckily, Ivy has her trusty familiar, Tom, by her side, and the two companions venture into the unknown to find Ivy's missing parents. Along the way, Ivy and Tom meet new friends from around the whole of Miracula, effectively growing their community in their quest to achieve their goal. This amusing early chapter book is well suited to children who are becoming more confident, independent readers. Large font, increased line spacing, and frequent illustrations help to make the book visually appealing as the plot unfolds. The narrative itself is filled with puns and humor, and it does a good job of introducing readers to the fictional land of Miracula. Clever turns of phrase amplify the appeal of the story, though occasional words may require thoughtful conversation, especially when a word that means something innocuous in British English has an entirely different meaning in American slang. In addition to engagingly descriptive writing, a map and character list are included at the beginning of the book to help orient readers to this story. All together, this book is enjoyable and well suited to its target age group. This is a fun addition to library collections for newly confident chapter book readers, and it is primed for a sequel.

[Chloe Booth-Dobson · Rating 3 out of 5]

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This magical and spooky tale is perfect for fans of Harriet Muncaster and Laura Ellen Anderson! Ivy, Felix and Tom make the perfect team for solving magical mysteries and battling wicked witches whilst also building their friendship and supporting each other along the way. From a fears of heights or the dark to dealing with bullies these characters are so resilient and definitely make for great heroes! The illustrations are great and really add to the atmosphere of the story and the different witch and wizard types have me intrigued to read more from this world.

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[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about a witch and problem solving. Standing up to the bad witch. Some language explanations needed for American readers but overall entertaining for the right age group.

[Judy Wollin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read for young lovers of fantasy.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how this series includes fun plays on words that make the stories entertaining for all age groups.

[Ekaterina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great new series for little fans of all things witchy!

I fell in love with this book the minute I saw the cover: sweet and intriguing, it brings both comfort and mystery. This is the first book in the new series about Ivy Newt, a little witch, and her friend (a familiar) Tom Wolf. Set on a bat-shaped island Miracula, it’s full of magic, mischief, and drama that young people are bound to enjoy. There are castles and spooky forests, broomsticks and flying carpets, and ALL kinds of witches – Sand Witches, Cunning Folk, Book Wizards and, of course, the evil Storm Witch.

Raising important topics such as justice, standing up to bullies, courage, and supporting your friends, this chapter book is an absolute delight accompanied by the most lovely black-and-white illustrations by Magda Brol, with a map and a two-page gallery depicting the main characters.

Perfect for the fans of Winnie the Witch, The Worst Witch and Isadora Moon.
Huge thanks to Scallywag Press for sending me a copy.