How Witches Get their Broomsticks: The Gathering

By John McIntyre

"Magic misfires, flying broomsticks, and nonstop laughs - Val's Great Gathering adventure will have kids cheering for Rodney and friends "

Val Witch has done the impossible - she's invented Rodney, a broomstick that can fly. Now Val, her grumpy-but-loving cat Magnificent, and a cast of unforgettable friends (including a brave little gerbil messenger and a squeaky-voiced bug named Bert) are invited to the Great Gathering on the Isle of Skye - where broomsticks, bravery, and a Witch of the Year award await. But nothing goes according to plan.

In rollicking chapters filled with mishaps, narrow escapes, and warmhearted humor, Rodney's wild flying lessons, a swallowed message that almost derails everything, and a dizzying voyage across sea and sky become a lesson in friendship, courage, and sticking together when things get chaotic (Ch.1-Ch.4, pp.4-34). From crash landings in the Caledonian Forest to run-ins with eagles, erupting luggage, and a very vocal Bert the Brave, John McIntyre blends slapstick comedy and cozy charm into a midnight flight readers won't forget (Ch.5-Ch.7, pp.48-54).

Perfect for kids who love witches, talking animals, and high-spirited adventure, How Witches Get Their Broomsticks: The Gathering is a joyful, family-friendly chapter book that celebrates creativity, loyalty, and the kind of messy courage that makes heroes - broomstick or human - of us all. (See Chapter references: Ch.1 Flight School; Ch.2 The Delivery; Ch.3 Tricky Situation; Ch.4 On the Guest List.)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1970440481
• ISBN13: 9781970440485
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: John McIntyre
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"