Ivy Newt and the Storm Witch by Derek Keilty and Magda Brol - ADVISABLE

Ivy Newt and the Storm Witch by Derek Keilty and Magda Brol, 165 pages. CHAPTER BOOK. Scallywag Press (Lerner), 2025. $18

Content: G (mild danger)

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SOME

On Ivy Newt’s birthday, her King and Queen parents vanish in a violent flash. Unsure what to do, Ivy and her familiar Tom Wolf venture out in search of clues. Along the way they find a new friend whose father has also disappeared.  Together the trio may be able to solve the mystery. 

Welcome to the magic kingdom of Miracula.  Highly illustrated, the book is a quick read for a newly independent reader. Ivy Newt’s age is unspecified, but probably 8-10yo. 

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS