An accidental luggage swap with a witch conjures a series of mishaps for Zahra in this charming magical adventure from acclaimed children’s author Aisha Bushby. When Zahra accidentally swaps suitcases with a witch, it’s the beginning of a whole series of magical mishaps. Her feet take on a dancing life of their own when she puts on a pair of enchanted boots, while her first flying adventure in a charmed cloak nearly ends in disaster! But it’s not all bad.

She learns a spell that can transform her dad’s worst cooking into a gourmet delight and makes a new best friend in the form of a talking cat. When she finds the witch again, will Zahra even want to get her own suitcase back?! Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

• Author: Aisha Bushby
• Illustrator: Coralie Muce
• Publisher: Barrington Stoke (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers)
• ISBN: 978‑1‑80090‑176‑6
• Publication date: 18 May 2023
• Interest age: 7+; Reading age: ~7
• Designed as dyslexia‑friendly: short chapters, accessible layout, specially chosen font, and the backing of Barrington Stoke’s accessible‑reading expertise.

FAQs

Q1. Is this book suitable for readers with dyslexia?

Yes — it is published by Barrington Stoke, a specialist publisher of accessible and dyslexia‑friendly texts. The layout, font and structure are tailored to support children who find reading harder.

Q2. What age is this book aimed at?

This book is ideal for readers aged 7+ (interest age) and is designed for a reading age of around 7.

Q3. What is the story about?

After Zahra swaps her suitcase with a witch’s, she finds herself in a series of magical misadventures — dancing boots, flying cloaks, and spells that turn even the worst cooking into gourmet. The story is fun, imaginative and uplifting.

Q4. Could this work in a classroom or for reluctant readers?

Definitely. Its manageable length (about 72 pages), clear accessible layout and magical theme make it a great choice for reading groups, classroom use or children who need confidence‑boosting reads.

Q5. Is this a standalone book or part of a series?

This title appears to be a standalone magical adventure rather than part of an ongoing series (at time of publication).