How to Grow Magic: The Giant Mystery

Name: How to Grow Magic: The Giant Mystery
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241635728
Price: 15.99 NZD
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By Rachel Morrisroe

Series: How to Grow Magic

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The first book in a brand new chapter book series for 5+ readers, set in the world of HOW TO GROW MAGIC from bestselling author and illustrator duo Rachel Morrisroe and Steven Lenton!When Mr Pottifer tries to teach Sarah’s class how to grow magical beanstalks, some... Read More

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The first book in a brand new chapter book series for 5+ readers, set in the world of HOW TO GROW MAGIC from bestselling author and illustrator duo Rachel Morrisroe and Steven Lenton!

When Mr Pottifer tries to teach Sarah’s class how to grow magical beanstalks, some mischievous garden gnomes cause havoc and suddenly Enchantment Primary has a giant beanstalk in their school garden!

Join Sarah and her friends on an adventure full of imagination and wonder with a GIANT surprise is in store . . .

The perfect new magical read for fans of Claude, Shifty McGifty and Isadora Moon.

Suitable for ages 5 to 8 years

Series: How to Grow Magic

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How to Grow Magic: The Giant Mystery

The first book in a brand new chapter book series for 5+ readers, set in the world of HOW TO GROW MAGIC from bestselling author and illustrator duo Rachel Morrisroe and Steven Lenton!When Mr Pottifer tries to teach Sarah’s class how to grow magical beanstalks, some mischievous garden gnomes cause havoc and suddenly Enchantment Primary has a giant beanstalk in...

By Rachel Morrisroe

Paperback

$15⁹⁹

In Stock
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241635728

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Steven Lenton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Rachel Morrisroe (Author)
Rachel Morrisroe is the bestselling author of the How to Grow Magic series, The Drama Llama and The Truth About Yeticorns. Her favourite job before becoming a writer was working at Battersea, where she got to foster puppies and take dogs for walks on her lunch breaks. Originally from Wales, she now lives in Cheshire with her husband, two young children and a very daft dachshund called Dottie Disco Dog. Visit her at rachelmorrisroe.com and @RachelMorrisroeAuthor on Instagram.

Steven Lenton (Illustrator)
Steven Lenton is a multi-award-winning illustrator, originally from Cheshire, now working from his studio in Brighton. He has illustrated many children's books including Virtually Christmas by David Baddiel, The Hundred And One Dalmatians adapted by Peter Bently, The Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series by Tracey Corderoy, Frank Cottrell-Boyce's fiction titles and his self-penned series Genie and Teeny.

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