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There once was a little boy who took great care of his shadow…

One day a witch notices the care he has for his shadow and asks him to look after her shadow while she goes away on holiday. But minding a witch’s shadow turns out to be more complicated than the boy ever imagined!

Discover a magical and mischievous story about a boy, a witch and one cheeky shadow.

From the celebrated children’s writer Margaret Mahy and award-winning illustrator Sarah Greig.

Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize