Grace-Ella is thrilled when a black cat walks through her door.

She's always wanted a pet. But Mr Whiskins has a secret. On the ninth day of the ninth month of her ninth year, he tells Grace-Ella that she is a witch and can start learning magic with the Witches' Council.

Her parents are shocked, particularly Mam, who worries what other people will think.

Grace-Ella has never been good at school - can she learn to be a good witch?

As well as struggling with lessons, Grace-Ella and her best friend Fflur are bullied by star pupil Amelia.

The Witches' Council forbids using magic against anyone.

But how else can Grace-Ella protect her friends? Grace-Ella is a magical, funny adventure, first in a series, about friendship and being true to yourself.