A.W. Jantha

Poppy fights to save her family from the Sanderson sisters. (Ages 14 and up)

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Hocus Pocus is beloved by Halloween enthusiasts all over the world. Diving once more into the world of witches, this New York Times bestselling two-part young adult novel, released on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 1993 film, marks a new era of Hocus Pocus. Fans will be spellbound by a fresh retelling of the original film, followed by the all-new sequel that continues the story with the next generation of Salem teens. Shortly after moving from California to Salem, Massachusetts, Max Dennison finds himself in hot water when he accidentally releases a coven of witches, the Sanderson sisters, from the afterlife. Max, his sister, and his new friends (human and otherwise) must find a way to stop the witches from carrying out their evil plan and remaining on earth to torment Salem for all eternity. Twenty-five years later, Max and Allison's seventeen-year-old daughter, Poppy, finds herself face-to-face with the Sanderson sisters in all their sinister glory. When Halloween celebrations don't quite go as planned, it's a race against time as Poppy and her friends fight to save her family and all of Salem from the witches' latest vile scheme.

Step into the delightfully macabre world of Salem and relive the magic of a Halloween classic. When teenager Max Dennison moves to a new town, he accidentally awakens the infamous Sanderson Sisters, three witches who have been waiting centuries for their chance to return. Now, it is up to Max, his brave little sister Dani, and their new friend Allison to stop the wicked trio before they can brew their ultimate potion. This deluxe illustrated novelization brings the beloved story to life with darkly humorous and wonderfully gruesome artwork. You will encounter all your favorite iconic characters, from the mischievous witches to the immortal cat Thackery Binx, in a completely fresh way. Packed with stunning original illustrations, this captivating retelling captures the spooky, hilarious spirit of the original film. Prepare for a wild ride full of spells, scares, and spectacular Halloween fun.