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Bea is a witch, living in Little Spellshire with her dad. She did a very naughty thing - she stole a diary - and now she is being haunted by the ghost of its former owner, Minerva Moon. While Bea is trying to deal with that, she is also worried about a school inspection. If the inspectors find out that the school is full of witches, it would be very bad for them all. So Bea offers to help hide the magical items at the school. Will she succeed in getting them a good mark in the inspection?
What I Liked: Bea is such a fun character. I like the diary style writing and it shows off her personality well. There is a lot of humorous moments which will have kids laughing. While this isn't the first book in the series, it is still easy to follow along with who the characters are without being confused. I love the elements of witchcraft throughout and how they try to hide magic at the school before the inspectors show up.
What Left Me Wanting More: I am not sure, but I assumed the book was set in England given the address of the Bea's house. It seems like an English town, yet they talk about being in sixth grade. I guess this could be for multiple audiences, it does not affect the enjoyment of the book.
Final Verdict: I enjoyed this book. It is well written, funny and has a lot going on. Kids who love fantasy books and magic will adore this series. Highly recommended.