Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret

Introducing Heidi Heckelbeck--a brand-new young chapter-book series with witchy whimsy!

Now readers between the ages of five and seven can read chapter books tailor-made for a younger level of reading comprehension. Heavily illustrated with large type, Little Simon's young chapter books let young readers feel like they are reading a "grown-up" format with subject, text, and illustrations geared specifically for their own age groups!

Heidi Heckelbeck seems like any other eight-year-old, but she has a secret: She's a witch in disguise. Careful to keep her powers hidden (but excited to use them all the same), Heidi's learning to live like any other kid--who just happens to be witch. And with easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Heidi and her brother Henry have always been homeschooled--until now. But Heidi is not happy about attending Brewster Elementary, especially not when meanie Melanie Maplethorpe turns Heidi's first day of school into a nightmare by announcing that Heidi is smelly and ruining her art project. Heidi feels horrible and never wants to go back to school--but while sulking in her room at home, she remembers her special medallion and Book of Spells. With a little bit of carefully concealed magic, Heidi might be able to give Melanie a taste of her own medicine....

Author: Wanda Coven
Publisher: Little Simon
Published: 01/03/2012
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.50w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781442440876
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 149436 / Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2012
Booklist 02/15/2012 pg. 60
School Library Journal 06/01/2012 pg. 80
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 53 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
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 Colorado Springs, Colorado. They have three cats: Hilda, Agnes, and Claw-dia.

Priscilla Burris has illustrated numerous books 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.