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  The much-anticipated sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller! Every four years, the Twelve Towns gather for a legendary magical tournament--the Golden Frog Games. With Ravenskill hosting this year's games, all eyes are on Seven Salazar, Valley Pepperhorn and Thorn Laroux: the most famous Spares in the Twelve Towns. Thorn is ready to compete as a fashion champion, but when a forbidden hex is used to turn her fellow champions to stone, suspicion lands on the Witchlings. As the Witchlings attempt to unravel the mystery of the stonifications, future Uncle Seven is harboring a dangerous secret: While she's supposed to be able to communicate with animals, the voices she hears most clearly belong to monstruos, and one spine-chilling voice is the loudest of all. Can Seven fix her broken magic and find out who is stonifying the champions . . . before Thorn becomes the next victim? With action-packed adventure, a coven of quirky witchlings, Claribel A. Ortega's signature humor, and girl-power vibes, you won't be able to put down this middle-grade Latine witch story, perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers or Harry Potter. Gift hardback with a protective dust jacket The first book in the series was a New York Times bestseller 2022

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Praise for Witchlings: Instant New York Times Bestseller! #1 Indie Bestseller An Amazon Best Book of the Month A Kids' Indie Next List Selection A B&N Most Anticipated Book Enchanting. Ortega's inventive story has a cozy, lived-in feel and a mystery that will keep kids guessing. Entertainment Weekly Magic, friendship, and humor an enchanting read. Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series Inventive. Magical. Enchanting. An absolutely charming tale with its heart rooted in the friendships we make and keep. J.C. Cervantes, bestselling author of The Storm Runner series A gorgeous tale of determination and magic. Booklist Energetic and intelligent; invites readers to question their assumptions and the status quo. Kirkus Reviews Centering three resourceful, sympathetic protagonists and considering issues of exploitation and privilege, Witchlings interweaves Spanish phrases, contemporary elements, and well-grounded magical worldbuilding. Publishers Weekly An exciting story of friendship that touches on topics like self-worth and identity. -Hip Latina Incredibly charming. -Youth Services Book Reviews

Praise for The Golden Frog Games: Sharply insightful about the epidemic of hate against minority groups, Ortega invites readers to ponder the true definition of monstrosity as she puts her beloved trio through more challenges in this fast-paced and emotionally charged adventure. Cheeky and moving by turns; an adventure for a new generation. -Kirkus Reviews Praise for Witchlings: Instant New York Times Bestseller! #1 Indie Bestseller An Amazon Best Book of the Month A Kids' Indie Next List Selection A B&N Most Anticipated Book Enchanting. Ortega's inventive story has a cozy, lived-in feel and a mystery that will keep kids guessing. Entertainment Weekly Magic, friendship, and humor an enchanting read. Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series Inventive. Magical. Enchanting. An absolutely charming tale with its heart rooted in the friendships we make and keep. J.C. Cervantes, bestselling author of The Storm Runner series A gorgeous tale of determination and magic. Booklist Energetic and intelligent; invites readers to question their assumptions and the status quo. Kirkus Reviews Centering three resourceful, sympathetic protagonists and considering issues of exploitation and privilege, Witchlings interweaves Spanish phrases, contemporary elements, and well-grounded magical worldbuilding. Publishers Weekly An exciting story of friendship that touches on topics like self-worth and identity. -Hip Latina Incredibly charming. -Youth Services Book Reviews

Praise for Witchlings: Instant New York Times Bestseller! #1 Indie Bestseller An Amazon Best Book of the Month A Kids' Indie Next List Selection A B&N Most Anticipated Book Enchanting. Ortega's inventive story has a cozy, lived-in feel and a mystery that will keep kids guessing. Entertainment Weekly Magic, friendship, and humor an enchanting read. Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series Inventive. Magical. Enchanting. An absolutely charming tale with its heart rooted in the friendships we make and keep. J.C. Cervantes, bestselling author of The Storm Runner series A gorgeous tale of determination and magic. Booklist Energetic and intelligent; invites readers to question their assumptions and the status quo. Kirkus Reviews Centering three resourceful, sympathetic protagonists and considering issues of exploitation and privilege, Witchlings interweaves Spanish phrases, contemporary elements, and well-grounded magical worldbuilding. Publishers Weekly An exciting story of friendship that touches on topics like self-worth and identity. -Hip Latina Incredibly charming. -Youth Services Book Reviews

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Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Squad and the Witchlings series, and Pura Belpre and Eisner Award-winning author of the graphic novel Frizzy, is a former reporter who writes middle grade and young adult fantasy inspired by her Dominican heritage. When she's not busy turning her obsession with eighties pop culture, magic, and video games into books, she's co-hosting her podcast Bad Author Book Club and coaching authors on how to navigate publishing. Claribel has been featured on BuzzFeed, NPR, Good Morning America, and Deadline. You can find her on social media at @Claribel_Ortega and on her website at claribelortega.com.

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