Gremlins, by Annelies Judson

Sneaky little, cheeky little, squeaky little gremlins, Meddling with machinery and tinkering with tyres, Slipping through the pipework and ratcheting the ratchets, Winding and unwinding and then twisting up the wires. Naughty little gremlins, what have they been...

The Magic of Trees, by Melinda Szymanik

No wonder wands are made from trees inside them are such mysteries their barky skin, their leafy crown concealing hearts all gold and brown that’s where the magic work is done each year a brand-new ring is sprung as each tree does what good trees should cast spells...

Lightning Fairy, by Moe Phillips

Sparks dance on her fingertips. Jagged hair stands on end. Hissing voice crackles as she makes the lightning bend. Challenged by booming thunder, she answers its angry call. Cracking her electric whip into the howling squall. This Fairy is no sugar plum dancing under...

The Mischief Chief, by Ella Duffy

Will slip through a keyhole like a body of mist. Will blow out the candles before the wish. Will tangle shoelaces, muddle drawers. Swap all the keys for cupboards and doors. Skate a figure of seven instead of an eight. Blow raspberries over the kissing gate. Mix sugar...