Wanda Coven

Heidi Heckelbeck in Disguise Wanda Coven

Brief Description: Witch Heidi is angry when mean Melanie Maplethorpe dresses as a witch for Halloween, but when she decides to retaliate, she almost loses all her friends. Biographical Note: Wanda Coven has always loved magic. When she was little, she used to make secret potions from smooshed shells and acorns. Then she would pretend to transport herself and her friends to enchanted places. Now she visits other worlds through writing. Wanda lives with her husband and son in San Jose, California. They have three cats: Hilda, Agnes, and Claw-dia. Priscilla Burris has illustrated numerous books and materials for children, parents, and teachers. She enjoys cake painting and creating art for products which include murals, greeting cards, and rubber stamps. Priscilla lives with her family in Southern California. Brief Description: Heidi is angry when mean Melanie Maplethorpe dresses as a witch for Halloween, but when she decides to retaliate, she almost loses all her friends. Marc Notes: ; Witch Heidi is angry when mean Melanie Maplethorpe dresses as a witch for Halloween, but when she decides to retaliate, she almost loses all her friends.; 1; Ages 5-7. Publisher Marketing: Heidi Heckelbeck is already a witch--so what will she be for Halloween? Find out in this chapter book that's perfect for beginning readers. It's Halloween in Brewster, and everyone is excited--except for Heidi Heckelbeck. Heidi hates seeing people dress up as witches, as if they know what life as a witch is truly like. When Melanie Maplethorpe decides to be a witch for Halloween, Heidi decides to dress up as Melanie to get back at her. But Heidi takes her Melanie act a little too far, saying and doing things that upset her friends. Will they ever forgive her? The Heidi Heckelbeck series is perfect for readers who want a "grown-up" format but are not quite ready for lengthy chapter books. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers. Review Citations:

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 54 (EAN 9781442441682, Paperback)

School Library Journal 09/01/2012 pg. 135 (EAN 9781442441699, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 54 (EAN 9781442441699, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Coven, Wanda Wanda Coven has always loved magic. When she was little, she used to make secret potions from smooshed shells and acorns. Then she would pretend to transport herself and her friends to enchanted places. Now she visits other worlds through writing. Wanda lives with her husband and son in San Jose, California. They have three cats: Hilda, Agnes, and Claw-dia. Contributor Bio:  Burris, Priscilla Priscilla Burris has illustrated numerous books and materials for children, parents, and teachers. She enjoys cake painting and creating art for products that include murals, greeting cards, and rubber stamps. Priscilla lives with her family in Southern California.