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Book SynopsisWinnie and Wilbur are taking part in the local witches'' sports day. After training hard in their garden, finally the big day arrives. There is a high jump contest, an egg-and-spoon race, and even a cats'' tree climb race - but the main event is the exciting broomstick obstacle race. Winnie and Wilbur are desperate to finally win it this year having lost out to Maryam and her cat Malak the last two years. But when the referee is about to read out the results, a gust of wind blows them away! Will the witches ever find out who won - or could they discover that perhaps it doesn''t matter who won when you''re having this much fun?A spellbindingly sporty story that will have readers rooting for Winnie and Wilbur as they loop the loop and soar high in the sky. Korky Paul''s intricate and spellbinding artwork is full of fun, mischief and mayhem!The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite charac
Trade Review"As always Korky Paul's illustrations are rich in delicious witchy detail..." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
Praise for Winnie and Wilbur: "Vivid and wondrous" * Sunday Times *
"Delightfully entertaining" * Books for Keeps *
"In this daffy and delightful gift edition featuring the magical double act, author Valerie Thomas and illustrator Korky Paul whisk us away to the fun and games, madness and mayhem..." * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *
"...an action-packed story brought to life with Korky Paul's also action-packed illustrations, full of colour and humour that early years and KS1 children will enjoy." * Jo Bowers, Just Imagine *
"a very enjoyable, light-hearted read" * Books for Topics *
