The Parsley Parcel - by Elizabeth Arnold

Magic is at the heart of Freya's Romany world, and magic is not always easy to live with. When Freya is sent away to Aunt Emma and Uncle Jack's 'posh-polish' house to work her first solo magic, she feels lost and frightened. There are clashes between her and Aunt Emma who's never coped with a child before.
Used to the freedom and space of gypsy life, she feels trapped and hates every minute until she meets Maggie, a very special magpie. Together they set out to grant Aunt Emma's wish and gain their freedom, and that's when their problems really start!

The Parsley Parcel is the first book in The Gypsy Girl Trilogy, filmed by Film and General Productions Ltd and shown on CITV.

Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Award

Cover illustration by Oliver Jelf