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Gr 4–7—After the untimely death of her mother, 11-year-old Effie is sent to live with her old aunt Selimene in Brooklyn, to the initial displeasure of both. Aunt Selimene allows Effie to believe that the business that she and Aunt Carlota run out of their home is rooted in herbalism, but the two women are actually witches. Despite many clues, this realization comes slowly to Effie, who is preoccupied with settling in, bonding with Selimene and Carlota, and making friends in her new school. Things become clear when, late one night, pop star Tily Shoo shows up at...Log In or Sign Up to Read More