Author Profile
Wanda Coven
21 Books
Wanda Coven is the author of the popular children's chapter book series featuring the magical siblings Heidi Heckelbeck and Henry Heckelbeck. Her stories seamlessly blend relatable school and family dynamics with a touch of everyday magic, making them highly engaging for early readers. Coven's accessible writing style has made her expansive catalog a favorite choice for young children transitioning to chapter books.
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Brewster Elementary is hosting a big talent show, and everyone seems to have a special skill to share. Everyone except Heidi Heckelbeck, that is. While her friends are busy practicing their amazing routines, Heidi is stuck feeling totally untalented. She tries everything to find her hidden gift, but nothing seems to work.
Desperate to be part of the fun, Heidi decides she needs a little extra help. She turns to her secret Book of Spells hoping to cook up a dazzling dance act that will wow the whole school. But as any young witch knows, mixing magic with dancing can lead to some very unexpected results.
Will Heidi's magical moves make her the star of the show, or will her secret spell create a spectacular stage disaster? Join Heidi as she learns that sometimes the best talent of all is just being yourself.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Lacing up your cleats for a new soccer season should be thrilling, but sometimes things do not go exactly as planned. Meet Henry Heckelbeck. He is just an ordinary kid who loves sports, tolerates homework, and happens to have a sister and mother who are real life witches. Henry thought he was perfectly normal until he discovered his own Book of Spells!
Now that soccer practice has started, Henry is completely determined to be the starting goalie. There is just one huge problem standing in his way. A brand new kid named Max Maplethorpe has joined the team, and he is a total superstar on the field. When Max starts showing off, Henry starts wondering if a little bit of secret magic might be the easiest way to become the most valuable player.
You will have to read to find out if Henry chooses to rely on his own hard work or if he decides to use his magical powers to win the spot. Join Henry on the field for a funny and exciting story about fair play, making tough choices, and figuring out what it really takes to be a great teammate.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Heidi Heckelbeck
Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret
By:
Wanda Coven
Imagine hiding the biggest, most exciting secret in the world from all of your brand new classmates. Heidi Heckelbeck looks exactly like a normal eight year old girl, but she is actually a witch in disguise! After being homeschooled her whole life, Heidi is finally stepping into the busy halls of Brewster Elementary, and she is feeling incredibly nervous.
Her very first day turns into a complete disaster when a mean girl named Melanie decides to ruin Heidi's special art project and embarrass her in front of everyone. Heidi feels so awful that she wants to stay in her room forever. But then she remembers her hidden medallion and her secret Book of Spells.
You will be sitting on the edge of your seat as Heidi tries to decide whether to use her carefully concealed magic to give Melanie a taste of her own medicine. Follow along as Heidi learns how to navigate the tricky world of second grade, figure out who her true friends are, and discover that the most powerful thing of all is just being exactly who you are.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Taking care of the classroom pet is supposed to be the ultimate weekend honor, but it quickly turns into a wild and colorful disaster! When Heidi Heckelbeck gets chosen to bring the principal's adorable rabbit home for the Easter weekend, she promises to follow every single rule perfectly.
However, rules can be very hard to follow when you have secret magical powers. When Heidi decides to break just one little rule, she accidentally creates a massive problem that leaves the poor bunny looking completely unrecognizable. Suddenly, the rabbit is covered in bright, messy colors!
You will find yourself holding your breath as Heidi frantically flips through her Book of Spells, trying to find the perfect magical fix before Monday morning arrives. Join Heidi as she discovers that sometimes magic only makes a mess even messier, and that taking responsibility for your mistakes is the bravest thing a young witch can do.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
What would you do if your favorite toy suddenly started moving, breathing, and flying around your bedroom? Henry Heckelbeck is starting a brand new year of school, and he is absolutely sure that he is just an ordinary kid. After all, his older sister Heidi and his mom are the ones with the magic powers.
But everything turns completely upside down when Henry discovers his very own Book of Spells hidden safely away. Henry quickly realizes that he might not be so normal after all! When he decides to test out his new magical abilities, he accidentally casts a spell that brings his favorite toy dragon completely to life.
You will laugh out loud as Henry scrambles to keep his fiery new pet a secret from his friends and his family. Follow along on this hilarious adventure as Henry learns that having magical powers is a lot of fun, but it also takes a whole lot of practice and careful planning to keep things from getting entirely out of control!
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Standing up in front of a giant crowd can make anyone's knees shake, even if you are hiding a magical secret! Brewster Elementary is hosting a massive spelling bee, and the entire school is buzzing with excitement. Everyone is absolutely thrilled about the big event, except for Henry Heckelbeck.
Henry knows he is actually a very good speller, but the thought of standing on a stage and speaking into a microphone makes his stomach do nervous flip flops. As the spelling bee gets closer, Henry starts to wonder if a quick peek into his magical Book of Spells might be the easiest way to calm his nerves and guarantee a shining victory.
You will be cheering Henry on as he tries to decide whether to trust his own brain or rely on a tricky magical shortcut. Join Henry for a funny and relatable story about facing your biggest fears, studying hard, and discovering that believing in yourself is always the best magic of all.
6-8 Years
Have you ever wanted something so badly that you were willing to pretend just to get it? When Heidi Heckelbeck's good friend Lucy Lancaster arrives at school wearing a brand new pair of glasses, everyone gathers around to admire them. Heidi notices all the special attention Lucy is getting and instantly decides that she needs a pair of glasses too!
To make her plan work, Heidi starts pretending that her eyesight is completely blurry. Her tricky plan actually works perfectly, and soon she is wearing a super cool new pair of frames. There is only one gigantic problem. When Heidi puts the glasses on, she cannot see a single thing!
You will giggle at the silly messes Heidi makes as she stumbles blindly around Brewster Elementary. Follow along as Heidi learns a very important lesson about honesty and discovers that you do not need fancy accessories to be special, especially when you are already a secret witch with amazing abilities.
6-8 Years
127 Pages
Packing your sleeping bag for your very first sleepover is incredibly exciting, but it can also be a little bit terrifying if you have a secret fear. Heidi Heckelbeck is thrilled to spend the night at her friend's house, complete with snacks, games, and staying up late.
There is just one thing Heidi is worried about. She is secretly terrified of the dark! Heidi is determined to keep her fear a total secret from her friends, so she decides to pack a very special item at the bottom of her overnight bag: her magical Book of Spells.
You will feel right there beside Heidi as she tries to come up with the perfect magical solution to keep the scary shadows away without anyone noticing. Join Heidi on a nighttime adventure as she learns that everyone gets scared sometimes, and that talking to your true friends about your fears is much more powerful than any magic spell.
6-8 Years
119 Pages
The holiday season is filled with sparkling lights, beautiful decorations, and sometimes, a very magical mistake! When Heidi Heckelbeck decides to borrow her mother's beautiful charm bracelet without asking for permission first, she thinks she will only wear it for a little while.
But disaster strikes when the precious bracelet accidentally gets damaged. Heidi panics and immediately turns to her Book of Spells, desperately trying to fix the jewelry before her mother notices it is ruined. She tries every trick she knows, but nothing seems to work. The bracelet is a complete mess!
You will be turning the pages quickly as Heidi realizes she is going to need some major help to solve this enormous problem. Find out if a special visit to Aunt Trudy or a little bit of Christmas magic from Santa himself can save the day. This heartwarming holiday story shows that telling the truth is always the best gift you can give.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Heidi Heckelbeck
Heidi Heckelbeck 3 Books in 1! #3
Heidi Heckelbeck Goes to Camp!; Heidi Heckelbeck Is a Flower Girl; Heidi Heckelbeck Gets the Sniffles
By:
Wanda Coven
Pack your bags for summer camp, get dressed up for a fancy wedding, and try to stop sneezing in this fantastic collection of magical adventures! If you love funny stories full of surprises, you are going to adore this special edition that brings three of Heidi Heckelbeck's best chapter books together in one place.
First, you will travel with Heidi to Camp Dakota, where she has to figure out how to make new friends when her old ones start acting strangely. Next, get ready to walk down the aisle as Heidi becomes a flower girl and has to use her quick thinking to fix a massive wedding disaster when the ring goes missing. Finally, grab a tissue as Heidi catches a terrible cold right before the fall festival and tries to use magic to cure her sniffles!
You will love joining Heidi on these three very different journeys. Discover how this secret witch uses a mix of magic, bravery, and common sense to solve tricky problems and help the people she cares about most.
6-8 Years
384 Pages
Being accused of doing something wrong when you know you are completely innocent is an awful feeling. When a super cool new pen goes missing at Brewster Elementary, everyone starts pointing their fingers directly at Heidi Heckelbeck.
Heidi is absolutely shocked and hurt that her classmates, and even her best friend, would think she is a thief. Since nobody seems to believe her, Heidi decides it is time to take matters into her own hands. She sneaks into her room and opens her trusty Book of Spells, determined to uncover the real truth and clear her good name once and for all.
You will become a magical detective right alongside Heidi as she uses her secret powers to follow the clues and solve the mystery of the missing pen. Join Heidi as she learns about trust, the importance of standing up for yourself, and how to forgive your friends when they make a mistake.
6-8 Years
118 Pages
Getting dressed up for a beautiful family wedding should be a dream come true, but for Heidi Heckelbeck, it feels more like an itchy nightmare! Heidi's Aunt Sophie is getting married, and Heidi has been chosen to be the official flower girl.
The only problem is that her special dress has giant ruffles around the neck that are incredibly uncomfortable. But an itchy dress quickly becomes the least of her worries when her younger brother, Henry, manages to completely lose the wedding ring right before the ceremony begins!
You will be laughing out loud as Heidi frantically tries to save the wedding day from turning into a total disaster. Will she have to sneak a quick spell from her magical book to locate the missing ring, or can she and Henry solve the mystery on their own? Dive into this funny adventure to see how Heidi handles family chaos and wedding bells.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Halloween is supposed to be the most magical night of the entire year, but it can be very frustrating when you are an actual, real life witch! While everyone else in Brewster is excitedly planning their costumes, Heidi Heckelbeck is feeling annoyed. She hates seeing people dress up in fake pointy hats when they have no idea what real magic is like.
Things get even worse when the school bully, Melanie Maplethorpe, decides to dress up as a witch. To get back at her, Heidi decides to use her powers to dress up exactly like Melanie! But Heidi's clever prank goes way too far, and she starts acting in a way that deeply hurts her closest friends.
You will wonder how Heidi is ever going to fix the giant mess she created. Follow along as Heidi discovers that getting revenge is never as satisfying as it seems, and that saying you are sorry is the most important magic of all.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Packing your trunk for summer camp is incredibly exciting, especially when you are going with your very best friend! Heidi Heckelbeck cannot wait to spend two whole weeks at Camp Dakota with Lucy. They have planned out every fun activity they are going to do together.
But when they finally arrive at the cabins, things do not go as planned. Lucy's friends from last year completely ignore Heidi and make her feel totally unwelcome. Feeling lonely and hurt, Heidi sneaks out her Book of Spells, thinking a quick friendship spell is the easiest way to make the girls like her.
You will find yourself cheering for Heidi as she realizes that using magic to force friendship is not the right answer. Join Heidi as she puts away her spell book and discovers that finding the courage to be honest and speak up for yourself is the best way to make true, lasting friends.
6-8 Years
127 Pages
The crisp autumn air brings colorful leaves, fun school events, and sometimes, a very annoying cold! Brewster Elementary is getting ready for the amazing fall harvest festival, and Heidi Heckelbeck is incredibly excited to join in all the fun activities.
There is just one giant problem. Heidi has caught a terrible cold, and she is stuck at home sneezing and coughing. Desperate to get better before the festival begins, Heidi decides to flip through her Book of Spells to find a magical cure for her sniffles.
You will laugh as Heidi tries out different magical remedies, only to discover that healing spells are a lot trickier than they look! Find out if Heidi can manage to sneeze out the perfect spell in time, or if she will have to rely on rest and chicken soup just like an ordinary kid. This funny story shows that even powerful witches have to slow down sometimes.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Putting together a brilliant science project takes a lot of hard work, careful planning, and sometimes, a magical mishap! Henry Heckelbeck is super excited to build his very own robot for his class project. He gathers all the parts and pieces he needs to create an amazing machine.
But building a robot by hand takes a long time, so Henry decides to use his Book of Spells to snap all the complicated gears and wires together in a flash. At first, the magic works perfectly, and Henry's robot looks incredible. However, things quickly get completely out of control when the magical robot starts acting on its own!
You will be laughing out loud as Henry chases his runaway invention around, trying to figure out how to pull the plug on his out of control magic. Follow Henry on this hilarious adventure as he discovers that building things with your own two hands is much safer than relying on unpredictable spells.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Losing a tooth is usually an exciting moment that means a visit from the Tooth Fairy, but timing is absolutely everything! Second grader Heidi Heckelbeck has a very wiggly tooth, and it finally falls out at the worst possible time: right before Student Picture Day!
Heidi is completely distraught. She does not want a giant gap in her smile perfectly captured in the school yearbook forever. Desperate for a quick fix, Heidi rushes to her room and opens her trusty Book of Spells, hoping to find a clever magical remedy that will give her a perfect smile just for the photographs.
You will giggle as Heidi tries out different silly spells to fix her missing tooth problem before the photographer clicks the camera. Join Heidi as she discovers that everyone has awkward moments, and that a genuine smile, even one with a missing tooth, is the best way to say cheese!
6-8 Years
Heidi Heckelbeck
Heidi Heckelbeck 3 Books in 1!
Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret; Heidi Heckelbeck Casts a Spell; Heidi Heckelbeck and the Cookie Contest
By:
Wanda Coven
Step into a world where everyday life comes with a sprinkle of secret magic! If you have ever wondered what it would be like to secretly be a witch, you are going to love meeting Heidi Heckelbeck. This special collection brings together her first three hilarious adventures, perfectly sized for readers just like you.
First, you will follow Heidi as she starts at a brand new school. Fitting in is tricky enough, but it is even harder when you have to keep your magical powers totally hidden from everyone around you. Then, you will see exactly what happens when Heidi decides to use a clever spell on the classroom bully right before the big school play. Finally, get ready for a messy disaster when Heidi tries to bake the ultimate treat for a cookie contest and decides to stir a little bit of magic into the mixing bowl.
These three stories are packed with funny mistakes, magical surprises, and important lessons about being true to yourself. Get ready to laugh out loud as you discover that growing up is a wild adventure, especially when you have a secret Book of Spells hidden in your bedroom!
6-8 Years
384 Pages
Building the ultimate secret fort is the best way to spend a weekend, especially when you have a little bit of magic on your side! Henry Heckelbeck desperately needs a cool hideout where he and his best friend can play without his older sister bothering them.
Since Henry has his very own Book of Spells, he decides to use his newly discovered magical powers to construct the most awesome fort ever. The spell works perfectly, but soon Henry notices some very strange and spooky things happening inside his new hideout.
You will be shivering with excitement as Henry tries to figure out if his magical building spell accidentally invited a real ghost to move in! Join Henry and his best friend on a thrilling adventure as they gather their courage, investigate the mysterious noises, and learn that sometimes your imagination can play the biggest tricks of all.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Heidi Heckelbeck
Heidi Heckelbeck and the Cookie Contest
Mixing up a batch of warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies is a delicious task, but adding a pinch of secret magic can change the recipe entirely! The annual cookie contest at Brewster Elementary is right around the corner, and Heidi Heckelbeck is incredibly excited to enter her family's famous dessert.
But when the school bully, Melanie, teases Heidi and calls her cookies boring, Heidi gets upset. She decides to use her Book of Spells to add a little something extra to the mixing bowl. Her magical additions definitely make the cookies unique, but suddenly a very strange and awful smell starts floating out of the oven!
You will be holding your nose and giggling as Heidi frantically tries to fix her massive baking disaster before the judges taste her treats. Join Heidi as she learns that taking shortcuts with magic usually leads to giant messes, and that doing things the normal way is often the best recipe for success.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
Finding a mysterious note hidden in your desk can turn an ordinary school day into an exciting puzzle! The Brewster Elementary Science Fair is fast approaching, and Heidi Heckelbeck is busy getting her project perfectly organized.
Right in the middle of all the science fair chaos, Heidi discovers that she has a secret admirer who is leaving her sweet messages. Heidi is incredibly curious and completely determined to figure out exactly who is writing the notes. When ordinary detective work fails, she decides to carefully open her Book of Spells to reveal the mystery person's true identity.
You will be guessing right along with Heidi as she uses her magical powers to follow the clues and uncover the truth. Join Heidi for a fun and surprising mystery as she learns about friendship, pays attention to the people around her, and realizes that the answer is sometimes hiding right in plain sight.
6-8 Years
128 Pages