Mary and the Witch's Flower

Mary Smith, a well-meaning but accident-prone girl with untamed red hair, moves in with her great-aunt Charlotte and quickly finds the countryside quiet and isolating. Her days take an unexpected turn when she notices a cat that seems to shift colors from one sighting to the next. Following it into the woods, Mary discovers a bleak clearing where little grows—except for a small patch of vivid blue flowers unlike anything she’s seen. The estate’s gardener identifies them as “Fly-by-Night,” a rare bloom rumored to be coveted by witches for its extraordinary magical power.

When the cat reappears after dark, it leads Mary back into the forest to a weathered broom hidden near a twisted tree. After smearing Fly-by-Night on the broom by mistake, it flares to life and carries her into the night sky, depositing her at Endor College for Witches. Mistaken for a new pupil, Mary is swept into a dazzling world of spellcraft and secrets, where she has to rely on herself—and learn that appearances can be deceiving.