Enter the spellbinding world of a retirement home for witches in this tale of mischief and magic for children.

Grab your broom and get ready for an adventure like no other, because things do go bump in the night-and they live at Anderson House!

Join Myrtle in the first book in The Witches of Anderson House series, as she learns how to find her magic again-all with the help of her witchy friends. Children will love this playful, spooky story by award-winning author Dave Lowe and magical illustrations by Jennie Poh that bring the story to life.

This witch book for children offers:

• A story by Dave Lowe, bestselling and award-winning author of 11 children's books.
• Beautiful illustrations by author and illustrator Jennie Poh (2021 Giverny Book Award).
• A heartwarming narrative about a retirement home full of witches and their hilarious, magical escapades.

Some very strange characters live in Anderson House, a retirement home for witches, and one of them is the magnificent Myrtle Stormwhisper. Myrtle is certain of one thing: she has given up magic for good. But when a knock at the door calls for her to pick up her wand again, she doesn't know if she can. It's been so long since Myrtle has cast a spell-what if she's forgotten how?

Author: Jennie Poh, Dave Lowe
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: DK Flip
Published: 09/02/2025
Series: The Witches of Anderson House
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 7.95h x 6.14w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9780593971475


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/18/2025

About the Author
Dave Lowe grew up in a town called Dudley, in England. He now lives (with his wife, two teenage daughters and a mini sausage dog called Ted) in Brisbane, Australia. A best-selling and award-winning author of 11 books for children, Dave has also written three plays and, most recently, an episode of the TV show 'Bluey'.

Jennie Poh studied Fine Art at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design, alongside illustration courses at Central St Martins, before becoming a children's book author and illustrator. She was the 2021 Giverny Book Award Winner and the 2023 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient.

Jennie Poh studied Fine Art at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design, alongside illustration courses at Central St Martins, before becoming a children's book author and illustrator. She was the 2021 Giverny Book Award Winner and the 2023 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient.