Chapter 1

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Chapter ONE It was almost the end of the school day, and I was finding it very hard to concentrate in spellcasting class. 'Mirabelle!' came Miss Spindlewick's voice through my daydreams. 'Sit up and listen and control that dragon!' I immediately sat up straight and looked for my little pet dragon Violet.

I couldn't afford to get into trouble today. I was supposed to be going straight home with my best friend Carlotta that afternoon for a sleepover! I was so excited, I couldn't wait. If Miss Spindlewick put me in after-school detention, that would ruin everything! I found Violet down at my feet, blowing purple flames and scorching the floor, so I quickly lifted her onto my lap and hoped Miss Spindlewick wouldn't notice the marks.

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Finally, finally, the bell rang for the end of school, and I gathered up all my books, shoving them into my satchel. Violet fluttered excitedly next to my ear. 'Yay!' said Carlotta. 'Home time at last! I can't wait for our sleepover, Mirabelle. Mum's even got some fairy food in for you to eat. I know you hate witch food. I think we should stay up really late and have a midnight feast!' 'Definitely!' I said. We collected our capes and brooms and walked out into the playground to wait for Carlotta's big sister Edith. We soon saw her sauntering out of the school, her hair twirled up into two cool

space buns. She pretended not to see us and just hopped onto her broomstick and rose into the air. We followed her, chattering excitedly.