Chapter 1

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Chapter ONE It was a bright, sparkly morning and the sun streamed through the little arched windows of Miss Spindlewick's Witch School for Girls. There was an excited chattering all around the classroom as we sat at our desks waiting for Miss Spindlewick to arrive. She was unusually late!

'I heard there's going to be a surprise today,' said my best friend Carlotta from beside me. 'Hazel overheard Miss Spindlewick talking to Miss Toadflax yesterday. She said they were talking about a surprise for the whole class!' 'Ooh!' I said. 'I hope that's true. I wonder what it will be. We had better make sure we're extra good, or Miss

Spindlewick might not let us join in!' 'Yes,' agreed Carlotta. 'Mischief does seem to follow us around. Maybe we shouldn't even tall to each other today!' Just then there came the sound of spiky boots tip-tapping down the corridor outside the classroom. The door flew open, and Miss Spindlewick marched in.

'Good morning, witches,' she said through pursed lips. 'Good morning, Miss Spindlewick,' we chorused. 'It is a good morning,' said Miss Spindlewick, 'because today, Miss Toadflax and I have an announcement to make!' She looked behind her and then frowned. 'Where is Miss Toadflax?' she said. 'I'm sure she was behind me just a moment ago.' As if on cue, Miss Toadflax burst into the room, her wispy lilac hair frizzing out behind her. Her cheeks

were flushed and she looked breathless and excited.