Midsummer's Eve is about to get a whole lot more magical! Someone is misusing magic. Curses have been cast and terrifying creatures are on the move ...Twelve-year-old Pinch Perkins lives on Tricky Dragon Lane, deep in the heart of London's magical quarter. But when her mum is struck by a curse, and nobody seems to have a clue what to do, Pinch knows it's down to her to find a cure.Racing the clock on Midsummer's Eve, Pinch will face the terrifying boss of the Thames Mudlarks, dance with the devious fairy king and queen and share a burger with King Arthur's knights ... all while trying to avoid the clutches of two fearsome villains out to SQUISH her!Pinch Perkins, a young detective in a children's fantasy fiction, takes readers on a humorous journey filled with monsters and mysteries. This multigenerational story is a perfect read for kids and families, proving that bravery transcends age.For fans of Abi Elphinstone (Ember Spark and the Unicorn's Secret), Katie Kirby (The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks), Alex T. Smith (Claude at the Palace), Sharna Jackson (The Nine Night Mystery), and J.J. Arcanjo (Crookhaven).HarperCollins 2024