In a world of magic, can science save the day?
Co-created by Denis Knight and Cristy Burne
28 April 2021
ISBN: 9780734420190 and 9780734420213
2022 CBCA Notable Book
2021 Shortlisted WA Premier’s Book Award
About the series:
Wednesday Weeks never wanted to be a sorcerer’s apprentice. She’d rather study science than magic. But when her cloak-wearing, staff-wielding grandpa is captured by a power-hungry goblin king, Wednesday must find a way to embrace her magical heritage and rescue him from the dreaded Tower of Shadows.

Teaching notes: Tower of Shadows
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Teaching notes: Dungeon of Fire
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Queen Penelope set her prisoners to work in these cages,’ Grandpa continues. ‘Kneading dough, slicing salami . . .’
‘It was a terrible time,’ Bruce says. ‘Prisoners chopping onions, tears rolling down their faces. Others chopping pineapple . . .’
‘Pineapple?’ Alfie looks horrified. ‘On a pizza?’
‘Bruce, please.’ Grandpa shoots Bruce a look. ‘They’re still apprentices.’
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