Hedgewitch: Queen's Witch : Book 5: Discover this charming series, brimming with enchanting mystery and learned magic

Author: McKenna, Skye

Interest age: from c 9 years

Published on 22 October 2026 by Hachette Children's Group (Welbeck Children's Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Hedgewitch' series.

Hardback | 464 pages
221 x 147 x 41 | 562g

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Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The final book in the enchanting Hedgewitch series, perfect for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison.

Cassie Morgan is approaching the final stage of her witch's training. If she passes her next test, she'll finally get her Witch's Licence and be able to travel to Faerie to search for her missing parents.

But with the wicked Erl King hiding in the shadows, waiting to strike and declare war on witchkind and the people of Britain, it's unclear what the future holds for Cassie, her coven and the newly crowned young Queen Matilda.

It'll take all of Cassie's skills, help from friends near and far, and her courage to face the Erl King. Can she save both Britain and Faerie and reunite her long-lost family?Witches aren't born, they're made . . .