by Jean Little
A cheerful young witch named Jolly believes her magical powers will solve every problem she encounters. She casts spells with enthusiasm, expecting wonderful results each time. But her magic often backfires in amusing ways. Simple tasks become complicated messes. Her attempts to help friends and family create new troubles instead. Jolly must learn that good intentions alone don't guarantee success. She discovers that real magic comes from understanding others and thinking carefully before acting. Through her mistakes and small victories, Jolly grows wiser about when to use her powers and when to rely on her own heart and mind.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, magic
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Hardcover · Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division