Roxy & Jones: The Curse of the Gingerbread Witch

In a world where witches are real, magic is real, and fairy tales are not only real but recent history, Roxy Humperdinck and Cinderella Jones are on a new mission to investigate The Missing children who followed the Pied Piper into the mountain thirty years ago.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2021
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

In a whimsical and contemporary twist, a world where witches exist, magic is tangible, and fairy tales are not only real but also part of recent history, Roxy Humperdinck finds herself grappling with the aftermath of the Great Fairy Tale Cover-up. Just when she thought the chaos had subsided, Cinderella Jones reappears with a daring mission: to uncover the mysteries surrounding The Missing, the children who ventured with the Pied Piper into the mountain thirty years ago and have since vanished without a trace.

Embarking on a thrilling escapade, the girls find themselves climbing Jack's beanstalk, navigating through the treacherous woods of Red Riding Hood, and even venturing to the abode of the most vile villain of all time, the Gingerbread Witch. Along the way, they encounter a cast of quirky characters, including a mischievous fairy godmother, a wise old owl, and a brave knight who may or may not be a real-life prince.

With each step, the girls uncover more clues about the enigmatic disappearance of the children and the dark secrets that lie within the mountain. As they race against time to prevent the Gingerbread Witch from unleashing her evil plans on the world, they must rely on their wits, bravery, and the power of friendship to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

In this hilarious and heartwarming modern fairy-tale mash-up, readers are transported to a realm where anything is possible and the line between reality and fantasy blurs. With its captivating characters, thrilling plot, and whimsical world-building, "The Missing" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure, a touch of magic, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a happy ending.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 143 x 349 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781406391381