Books in Eliza Bark series

Eliza Bark is just like any other 9-year-old, until her birthday that is. Thinking she is losing her mind, scared and angry, she is thrust into a magical world of bizarre creatures, abnormal changes and marvellous spells. As it turns out, the only person who can guide her through such a troubling transition is a strange man at her school, a wizard who lives a quiet life. But all doesn’t go well, hindered by Eliza’s craving for more and her insatiable curiosity, things only get worse as her life unravels, a dark truth comes out and people mysteriously start to disappear.

The second book in the Eliza Bark series.Who knew looking after a child would be so hard.It’s been two weeks since Eliza forced her way into Arsenius’ solitary existence: and it hasn’t been going well. Troubled by his new way of life, horrendous nightmares and financial difficulties: his world is crumbling around him, his magic is suffering and new competition has arrived in the form of a beautiful teaching assistant. Eliza on the other hand couldn’t be happier – she’s learning new and exciting spells every day, meeting new people and travelling to far off lands beyond her wildest imaginations.But everything changes when a new friend goes missing, forcing her and Arsenius to band together once more to battle the forces of evil seemingly determined to get in their way. Giant beasts stalk them, wicked witches promise death and old enemies reappear from Eliza’s significant past. Can the daring pair save the day in time?