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A Pinch of Magic Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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Sisters, secrets and spellbinding adventure.... Discover the bestselling Pinch of Magic adventures from Michelle Harrison. Order A Storm of Sisters now!

The Widdershins sisters, Betty, Fliss and Charlie are trapped, prevented from leaving their home on Crowstone by an ancient family curse. When they inherit three magical objects with the power to change their fate, adventure beckons. But are they being led into even greater danger?

Join the Widdershins sisters and break the family curse in the first Pinch of Magic Adventure, shortlisted for the 2020 British Book Awards. Continue the adventures in A Sprinkle of Sorcery, A Tangle of Spells and A Storm of Sisters.

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  1. Listening Length
    8 hours and 44 minutes
  2. Author
    Michelle Harrison
  3. Narrator
    Nicky Diss
  4. Audible release date
    February 7, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Audio UK
  7. ASIN
    B07M7PL16F
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 8 hours and 44 minutes
Author Michelle Harrison
Narrator Nicky Diss
Audible.com Release Date February 07, 2019
Publisher Simon & Schuster Audio UK
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07M7PL16F
Best Sellers Rank #283,471 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,723 in Family Life Fiction for Children
#1,799 in Action & Adventure Fantasy for Children
#4,787 in Children's Siblings Books (Books)

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Sister go on a magical and dangerous adventure
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Sister go on a magical and dangerous adventure
Three Widdershins sisters live in a dreary place called Crowstone, under the care of their grandmother. The middle sister wants to escape Crowstone and see the outside world. She secretly plans an outing with her younger sister. Her grandmother appears out of nowhere, takes them home, and reveals a family secret. ⠀⠀The Widdershins are cursed to remain in Crowstone forever. Nine women from the Winddershins family met their death when they crossed the border. Their grandmother also gives them three magical items passed down from one generation of Widdershins women to the next. ⠀⠀The magical items are a traveling bag that can take you anywhere, the Russian dolls that can make a person vanish, and a mirror that can show anyone in the world. ⠀⠀The middle sister is determined to break the curse. With the help of her other sisters, she embarks on a dangerous journey that involves helping a criminal escape from the Crowstone jail. Will the sisters be able to break the curse?⠀I liked the fairytale kind of setting for the novel and the spunky sisters. I also liked the animal-loving nature of the younger sister, Charlie. I felt that the first-half or the novel was a bit slow and nothing much happened but I could not put down the book during the second half. This book is a great read anyway if you want to escape to Crowstone and embark on a magical adventure. ⠀
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rugglesem
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022
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Likable characters and a story that draws you in
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MistressViolet
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2023
Fast paced. Perfectly atmospheric. This story has a great plot and character development. Even the backstory was interwoven in such a way as to be perfectly integrated into the plot and not bog down the main story.

This was one of those rare books that was so well composed that I walked away giddy with excitement over the craft of the writing.

Great book. Great composition.
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Alissa Christine Reid
4.0 out of 5 stars A Pinch Of Magic was Heartwarming
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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I loved this story. It had everything - family, drama, revenge, a curse, tragedy, forgiveness, healing. This story is about sisters who learn what being happy with your life and family really means. The author, Michelle Harrison, did a great job of keeping the reader on their toes, waiting to see what would happen next. The narrator, Bianca Amato, did a great job as well.
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David Poteet
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun, excitement and surprises
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023
A well written, colorful story about what 3 young women can achieve if they try. Plus, with magic! The characters are very defined and alive, the locations beautifully sketched. I look forward to more.
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Jessie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Magically captivating book for all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2021
We follow the Widdershin sisters, Fliss, Betty, & Charlie, who discover they’re the latest in a long line of Widdershin women to be cursed to never leave their home island or they’ll be dead by sundown. But Betty, who dreams of nothing but adventure, decides to take matters into her own hands when her Granny passes down a magical heirloom to each sister.

This book is full of adventure, criminals, witchcraft, and emotion. I was expecting this to be light & predictable but found myself feeling shocked, frustrated, & full of suspense during this dark, whimsical read!

The world building of Crowstone was phenomenal, with colorful descriptions setting the stormy, hostile atmosphere perfectly. I could picture every part of the islands and was intrigued by the community dynamic.

The sisterly bond is untouchable & it actually made me bummed to be an only child lol. Each character was not only lovable, but had authentic individual motives that add to the plots twists & turns.
Plus I loved that we got to peak into the lives of other characters with a few chapters from different perspectives.

To top it off this book is GORGEOUS inside and out (literally- the art throughout the pages is spectacular) and I can’t wait to get my hands on the second book now!!
I recommend this one to anyone looking to be whisked away on a well paced magical, suspenseful adventure with dark witchcraft & positive underlying lessons.
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Jessie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Magically captivating book for all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2021
We follow the Widdershin sisters, Fliss, Betty, & Charlie, who discover they’re the latest in a long line of Widdershin women to be cursed to never leave their home island or they’ll be dead by sundown. But Betty, who dreams of nothing but adventure, decides to take matters into her own hands when her Granny passes down a magical heirloom to each sister.

This book is full of adventure, criminals, witchcraft, and emotion. I was expecting this to be light & predictable but found myself feeling shocked, frustrated, & full of suspense during this dark, whimsical read!

The world building of Crowstone was phenomenal, with colorful descriptions setting the stormy, hostile atmosphere perfectly. I could picture every part of the islands and was intrigued by the community dynamic.

The sisterly bond is untouchable & it actually made me bummed to be an only child lol. Each character was not only lovable, but had authentic individual motives that add to the plots twists & turns.
Plus I loved that we got to peak into the lives of other characters with a few chapters from different perspectives.

To top it off this book is GORGEOUS inside and out (literally- the art throughout the pages is spectacular) and I can’t wait to get my hands on the second book now!!
I recommend this one to anyone looking to be whisked away on a well paced magical, suspenseful adventure with dark witchcraft & positive underlying lessons.
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Tanya M. Ball
5.0 out of 5 stars Start this series!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
Charmed + How to Hang a Witch + it’s own uniqueness = A Pinch of Magic!

Y’all!! I have seen and heard everywhere that I needed to read this, but still can’t believe just HOW MUCH I LOVE this
series!!

Betty Widdershins has always had the heart of an adventurer. WHY is her granny so deadest on her going anywhere exciting besides dull ole Crowstone? Has she put her sisters Fliss and Charlie in danger by disobeying Granny? And WHAT is up with that tower within the prison walls??

What I love about this series is that it’s not all sweetness and light and sisterly love. It has all these things, but it also has a dark and macabre element as well. And we all know all the best fairy tales were rooted in the twisted stuff!! Michelle has done a fantabulous job in world-building and character-building. And a map! She’s drawn us a map!!

Buy this for yourself and everyone who needs a little magic in their lives. If you’re twisted, for someone who doesn’t have the best relationship with their sibling(s)!

Also, I ADORE these UK covers more than the standard US covers!
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Deanna Holdsworth
5.0 out of 5 stars A Magical Adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
I loved this book. It was different from most other fantasy books I have read. I am sure you will love Betty, Fliss and Charlie as much as I do when you finish reading this book
Betty has always longed for adventure and she cannot wait to leave the small town of Crowstone. When she learns of the family curse that makes it so nobody in her family can leave...if they do they will die, she is determined to break this curse. Her sisters, Fliss and Charlie, are willing to help Betty. Each of the girls have a magical item that was given to them at just the right time in their life. Perhaps these items will help them? Family secrets are learned and the mystery of the curse takes them back in time to see how things have changed in their town. Can some of the old timers from Crowstone be of help? Reader....take the time to read this book and find out how Betty does in this adventure!
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Diane Gebhardt
4.0 out of 5 stars Good kid's book
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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I liked this book, bought for my friend's 11 year old daughter they both loved it!
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BLACK PERSEO
4.0 out of 5 stars Entretenido
Reviewed in Mexico on March 4, 2023
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Llegó en excelentes condiciones, la edición es practica y bonita
En relación a la trama, los personajes son algo planos y en momentos algo molestos, la narrativa es ágil y fácil de llevar. Es comentaba para niños; sin embargo considero mejor para mayores de 14, por la extensión y ciertls temas dentro de la trama
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Saumya
5.0 out of 5 stars Coolest book 📕ever......
Reviewed in India on March 23, 2021
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Such an amazing magic and mesmerizing book of adventurous experience........ Really loved it. I have read a plethora of books but this, this was something extraordinary.
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mary
5.0 out of 5 stars Auch was für Erwachsene
Reviewed in Germany on July 28, 2020
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Bin durch Zufall auf die Bücher von Michelle Harrison aufmerksam geworden und lese sie jetzt eins nach dem anderen durch. Es macht einfach Spaß und ist auch für eine Erwachsene noch spannend!
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neha
5.0 out of 5 stars Must go for it.
Reviewed in India on May 29, 2021
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The book is in perfect shape as I've assumed.
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Miss Caddick
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating, magical adventure of the strength of sisterly bonds .
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2019
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This is the fantastic,atmospheric and absorbing story of three sisters , a deathly curse and the magical objects that may doom or save the siblings from a century old, dark destiny.
A Pinch of Magic hooked me immediately with the dark and brooding setting of Crowstone and the mysterious past history of it's feared prison and tower and the imprisoned Witch bent on revenge. In the present day of the story , the Widdershin sisters learn of the curse that now follows them and are a force to be reckoned with. It's impossible not to be charmed,engaged and emotionally invested in each one of them during their frantic quest to beat the curse that binds them to remain in the dank misery of Crowestone or face certain death.
There is danger and treachery around every corner and just the right level of threat and fear for the reader's nerves to jangle. The story pits the loyalty and the trust of the Widdershin sisters (despite their differences) against the betrayal and jealousy of the past where young witch Sorcha's magic is exposed by bitter ,cruel sister Prue and sets in motion a handed down curse against Prue's future relations. Add two escaped prisoners , who add both elements of real villiany and real friendship to the sisters and you have a nail biting journey of a tale.
Many years ago , as a young reader, I fell in love with the dramas of the March sisters in Little Women and now I have a whole new sisterly set of siblings to hopefully follow and be captivated by with the Widdershin girls!
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