The next Harry Potter phenomenon is a girl! The new fantasy series bewitching audiences everywhere
Great podcasts for parents and carers
Tue 6 November 2018
13 mins
Jessica Townsend is the young Australian writer being described as the next J.K. Rowling.
The vivacious author is flattered but also resistant to the title. She says no one will ever come close to J.K. Rowling. But then, Jessica’s Wundersmith series has been flying off the shelves and fans have been gathering by the day.
Find out what all the fuss is about, and why this could be the next fantasy series for kids.
Jessica’s latest book The Calling of Morrigan Crow is out now at all good book stores and online.
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