Power of Poppy Pendle

Title: Power of Poppy Pendle Author: Natasha Lowe ISBN: 9781442446793 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Published: 2012 Binding: Hardcover Language: English Publisher Description: "There is a strong essence of Roald Dahl to this story...a crowd-pleaser." --Library Media Connection "[A] sweet story about true friendship." --School Library Journal Poppy has magical powers, but she would rather be a baker. Can she find a way to follow her own path? This charming novel includes more than a dozen delectable recipes! Ten-year-old Poppy, born to ordinary parents, has inherited coveted witch power. In Poppy's world, witches work for good and are much valued, but Poppy does not want to be a witch--she wants to be a baker, and she is extremely good at baking. Her parents insist Poppy follow in the footsteps of her great aunt, a famous witch, but Poppy has plans of her own. Part magic, part adventure, and wholly delicious,