In a realm where the charms, spells and creatures of folklore run amok, eleven-year-old servant girl Thirza uncovers a terrible secret and is forced to choose between her own life or that of her best friend.

Expect copious magick, disgraced high magicians, hidden truths and peril aplenty in this thrilling middle-grade debut . . .



Helen Parry grew up in an old house on a hill in Ipswich, where she spent most of her time reading, searching for magic portals and casting spells that never quite worked. She studied literature at university, worked in publishing in London and lived for a couple of years in Nigeria before moving to Belgium. She now lives there with her family, some hens and the two most spoilt cats in the universe. When she isn't daydreaming or writing, she teaches English to adults. A Scrap of Moss & Magick is her first book.



An enthralling debut, brimming with magic, courage and heart.



Parry inhabits this imagined world with enviable confidence.



An instant classic. All the warmth of a hot chocolate with delicious darkness sprinkled on top. A must read for fans of Diana Wynne Jones



Helen Parry's storytelling sparkles with pure magick!



An utterly captivating tale of friendship and magickal lore



A beautiful story about enduring friendships and the power of being true to yourself. Thirza's voice jumps off the page and straight into your heart.



The action is well paced and interspersed with moments of character reveals and growth. The story never drags, leading to a satisfying conclusion to an exciting and dramatic story!