The Magic Shoes

By Rose Ananda Heart

When magic stirs, dreams take flight.

Eleven-year-old Imelda Beacon and her mother, Astara, live in a cozy cottage at the edge of a primeval forest-a haven their family has cherished for generations. Astara is a gifted shoemaker, but work is scarce, and their beloved home hangs in the balance. When there is just enough material to make one last pair of shoes, Astara quietly hopes for a miracle.

Wanting to help, Imelda discovers a mysterious grimoire filled with ancestral secrets and joins forces with her best friend, Nadia Bertel. Together, they craft charms, weaving spells of protection and transformation as they learn to trust the magic within and around them. In the process, the girls seek to rescue a frightened dog escaping a cruel hand.

With hope and determination, Imelda and Astara must face the shadows that threaten everything they hold dear. Will ancient knowledge-and the courage to trust its power-be enough to save their home, keep the pup safe, and carry them into brighter days?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1038348595
• ISBN13: 9781038348593
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: FriesenPress
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.7" x 5.0"