Bwrsrkm Recollections of the Witch In the small village of Bwrsrkm, nestled deep within the heart of a dense forest, there were whispered tales of a mysterious witch. The villagers spoke of her with equal parts fear and fascination, unsure of whether she was a force to be revered or reviled. Each person had their own recollections and encounters with the witch, creating a tapestry of stories that painted her as both a savior and a malevolent sorcerer. Old Alistair, the village elder, remembered a time when he had fallen gravely ill. His body weakened and his spirit waning, he had despaired of his chances for survival. It was then that the witch appeared before him, with her head adorned in a crown of intricately woven branches.
When things gets messy, it’s easy to point your finger at the kids with the messiest magic. But the Upside-Down Magic students aren’t going to let themselves be blamed. Instead, they’re going to find out what’s really going on – and get their school back on track before something really wacky happens.
And while Bax does have the unfortunate magical condition of turning into a stone, he swears he has nothing to do with some of the rocky magic that s been causing a string of Dunwiddle disasters. Sure, there s a magical skunk garden, a school-wide Hide and Seek night, and expensive gloves that help Nory s friend Elliott with his flaring, but Nory s father and the rest of the teachers are super strict, and Nory doesn t feel like she fits in.
It was then that the witch appeared before him, with her head adorned in a crown of intricately woven branches. She brewed a potent potion that healed Alistair, restoring him to full health. From that day forward, Alistair held the witch in high regard, seeing her as a guardian angel of sorts.
Upside-Down Magic Series
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Crazy magic causes trouble for the Upside-Down Magic kids. Who's to blame?
Upside-Down Magic
It’s never easy when your magic goes wonky. For Nory, this means that instead of being able to turn into a dragon or a ktiten, she turns into both of them at the same time -- a dritten.
For Elliott, the simple act of conjuring fire from his fingertips turns into a fully frozen failure.
For Andres, wonky magic means he's always floating in the air, bouncing off the walls, or sitting on the ceiling.
For Bax, a bad moment of magic will turn him into a . actually, he'd rather not talk about that.
Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax are just four of the students in Dunwiddle Magic School's Upside-Down Magic class. In their classroom, lessons are unconventional, students are unpredictable, and magic has a tendency to turn wonky at the worst possible moments.
Because it's always amazing, the trouble a little wonky magic can cause.
Upside-Down Magic: Sticks and Stones
Strange things are happening at Dunwiddle Magic School – and the Upside-Down Magic class is getting blamed!
Yes, Marigold did shrink Lacey Clench to the size of a mouse. But that was an accident. And, yes, most people weren’t prepared for Nory to transform into a squippy (that’s half squid, half puppy) – but it’s not like Nory meant to mix up paws and tentacles. And while Bax does have the unfortunate magical condition of turning into a stone, he swears he has nothing to do with some of the rocky magic that’s been causing a string of Dunwiddle disasters.
When things gets messy, it’s easy to point your finger at the kids with the messiest magic. But the Upside-Down Magic students aren’t going to let themselves be blamed. Instead, they’re going to find out what’s really going on – and get their school back on track before something really wacky happens.
Upside-Down Magic: Showing Off
Upside-Down Magic is shaking up the Dunwiddle Magic School talent show! When the Show Off contest puts Nory, Pepper, Bax and their Upside-Down Magic friends up against the Sparkies, things might get really, really messy.
Will Pepper fierce all the animals during the performance?
Will Nory turn into a flamingo-kitten?
Will Bax turn into a swivel chair?
Can Eliott unfreeze his guitar?
It’s a rock-and-roll comedy adventure.
Upside-Down Magic: Dragon Overnight
The kids in Upside-down Magic have always felt a little unusual at school -- and now they're heading out into the wild!
Nory Horace can turn herself into a kitten. But sometimes she adds a bit of dragon and well, accidentally turns into a dritten. Oops? Her friend Andres Padillo can fly high. but then he can't fly back down again.
Nory and Andres are in an Upside-down Magic class with other kids who have unusual magic. Now they're off on their first-ever overnight field trip! At Dragon Haven, Nory, Andres and their UDM classmates get to swim with dragons, fly with dragons, and feed dragons. there's even a Hatchery, where they might get to see a newborn dragon.
There's only one downer. The UDM kids aren't the only ones visiting Dragon Haven. There are other students there, too. Students from another school. Students with typical magic. Dragon rescue, bonfires, and pajama breakfasts won't be nearly as fun with a bunch of snooty strangers.
Unless. maybe everything isn't as bad as it first seems. Thrown together with kids who are probably enemies, but might be friends, the UDM kids dive into their topsy-turviest adventure yet.
Upside-Down Magic: Weather or Not
When Willa's upside-down magic rains, it pours. Clouds form under ceilings. Classrooms get flooded. Umbrellas must always be nearby, just in case Willa has an outburst.
Willa hates being the source of such sogginess. Even worse, the more she rains, the badder she feels . . . and the badder she feels, the more she rains.
All the storminess is threatening to drown her good grades and flood all her friendships. Is there any way to use magic to make the clouds disappear? Or is the storm of the century on its way?
Upside-Down Magic: The Big Shrink
Book six in the New York Times bestselling series Upside-down Magic, co-written with Lauren Myracle and Sarah Mlywnoski.
Marigold Ramos can magically make things small - sometimes very, very small. The only problem? She can't figure out how to make them big again.
Maybe a new tutor can help Marigold manage her magic. And maybe her magic will come in handy as she and her friends in the Upside-Down Magic class band together to protest a new rule by their principal, a super unfair rule that bans them from bringing their amazing new toy dragons to school.
But when Marigold starts shrinking her friends and the class bunny, it's a humongous problem! It's time to figure out how Marigold and her friends can make a big statement. without disappearing entirely!
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On the other hand, young Emma had her own disturbing recollection of the witch. She claimed to have seen the witch in the dead of night, her emerald eyes gleaming with an otherworldly light. Emma spoke of how the witch had cast a spell over their livestock, causing them to wither away and die. The village was left in dire straits, their livelihoods destroyed by the witch's dark magic. Emma's fear and anger towards the witch were palpable as she recounted her chilling experience. Still, other villagers shared tales of receiving cryptic messages from the witch, guiding them towards hidden treasures and bringing them great fortune. These recollections were met with both awe and suspicion, as the villagers grappled with the duality of the witch's powers. Over time, the recollections of the witch became ingrained in the fabric of Bwrsrkm's history. She became a legendary figure, both feared and revered. The villagers had come to accept that the witch was a part of their lives, a mysterious entity that held sway over their fates. As the years went by, Bwrsrkm changed. The village grew and modernity crept in, diluting the belief in magic and witches. The recollections of the witch became more distant, fading like an old memory. The once vibrant tales of her powers were replaced with skepticism and doubt. But even as the village changed, some still clung to their recollections of the witch. They held onto the stories passed down through generations, keeping the spirit of magic alive in their hearts. For them, the witch was more than just a recollection—she was a reminder of a time when the impossible seemed within reach, when the boundaries of reality were blurred. And so, in the secluded village of Bwrsrkm, the recollections of the witch lived on, weaving their own magic into the lives of those who dared to believe..
Reviews for "Remembering the Witch of Bwrsrkm: Recounting Her Magical Legacy"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to read "Bwrsrkm Recollections of the Witch" as I had heard great things about it, but I ultimately found it to be a disappointment. The storyline was confusing and hard to follow, with many plot holes that were never explained. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to connect with any of them. Overall, I found the book to be poorly written and lacking substance.
2. Michael - 1 star - "Bwrsrkm Recollections of the Witch" was one of the worst books I've ever read. The writing style was overly pretentious and convoluted, making it almost impossible to make sense of what was happening. The plot felt disjointed and dragged on for far too long without any resolution. I also found the characters to be uninteresting and forgettable. I would not recommend this book to anyone.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Bwrsrkm Recollections of the Witch" based on the intriguing synopsis, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The pacing was incredibly slow, and it took too long for anything significant to happen. The author also seemed to rely too heavily on shock value and graphic descriptions, making the reading experience uncomfortable at times. I struggled to stay engaged with the story and ultimately felt unsatisfied with the ending.