Witch Wars

Author Sibéal Pounder, illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson
Narrator Emily Jackman
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Publish Date 2 October 2025
Run Time 4 hours and 9 minutes
Format Audio
Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians.

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Bloomsbury presents Witch Wars by Sibéal Pounder, read by Emily Jackman

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‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – Bookseller
‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher Book Club
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The first book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.

Join Tiga on her quest to win Witch Wars and become Top Witch of Ritzy City!

When Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim’s shed to tell her she’s a witch, Tiga doesn’t believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that TIGA WHICABIM is actually an anagram of I AM A BIG WITCH and magics her away down the drainpipes to compete in Witch Wars – the competition to crown the next Top Witch of Ritzy City.

Filled with silly spells, delectable dresses, ridiculous riddles and a serious shoe problem, Witch Wars is a witch story like no other... although if you enjoyed The Worst Witch, you'll love this too!

Critics Review

Silly spells, delectable dresses, magical mishaps and ridiculous riddles, this is a witch story like no other - and it's a blast!

Bookseller

A completely fresh and fun take on witches, Witch Wars is for anyone who likes magic, adventure, fashion or a fabulous story

Booktrust

The craziest and funniest book I've read in ages. WITCH WARS IS A GO!

Andy Stanton, author of Mr Gum

This is a witchy story unlike any other, full of fun and hilarity.

Parents in Touch

A brilliantly magical story that takes you to a completely different world. A great book to get lost in for a while.

Tom Fletcher Book Club

A glitzy, witchy new series full of adventure and fun.

WRD Magazine

Fizzing with fun…The short chapters and delightfully imaginative black and white illustrations make it easily accessible for young readers.

Daily Mail

Fabulous fairies and fashion-forward witches battle it out in this lively read.

The Observer

Completely bonkers fun, from the brilliant inventions (underwater beauty spas) to the glitzy characters.

Mumsnet

I couldn’t put it down.

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