Heckie is not just a witch, she is a good witch who wants to do nothing more than to make the world a better place. With her toe of transformation and knuckle of power she turns unpleasant and evil people into animals. Dora, Heckie’s best friend, is a witch with the ability to turn people into stone. Along with Daniel, Sumi, Jack and a rag tag bunch of witches and wizards, not forgetting two snake hats and a dragworm this unlikely bunch come together to try and make the world a happier place. What none of them count on however is the selfishness of one man who wants them to make his world a better place...

Eva Ibbotson’s imagination and sense of humour are without doubt magnificent. She is a very talented author and this story is full of draws for the reader, there is magic, mystery, romance, action, adventure, animals and even crime.

The audio version brings the story to life with the narration supplemented by the distinct voices of each character, drawing the listener in from the outset. Fans of Eva Ibbotson cannot fail to love this audio book version which will draw them in and provide hours of great entertainment. Listeners prepare yourselves to find out why Heckie is Not Just a Witch.

2009-01-25