Trick of the Charm

A magical charm. An accidental curse. A town in danger ... and one brave girl to solve the puzzle.

While twelve-year-old Nova Vanocker is coping with her parents’ recent split, she sort of, kind of, accidentally curses her little brother with an enchanted painting. She didn’t mean to! But now, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to save him ... even if it means entering the lair of three mischievous ghosts.

The ghosts agree to help break the curse, but only if Nova helps them solve their unfinished business. As Nova undertakes a string of quirky misadventures, an idea-gone-wrong allows a vengeful soul-eater into town, one with a surprising link to one of her new spirit friends. Soon, it’s not just her brother’s life on the line — everyone in town is at risk of becoming soul soup!

Will creativity, courage, and a dash of magic be enough for Nova to save her home and defeat the dark wizard for good?

This middle-grade fantasy adventure is sprinkled with delightfully spooky and soul-warming moments — all with family and friendship at its heart.

This novel features a handful of original illustrations to enhance the story experience for readers of all ages.