Greta slumped back against the bench. “Oh my gosh. I let this happen. And now we’ve lost her.”
“No, we haven’t. We’ll get her back!” Iris promised, although she had no idea how.
“She’s gone. I know her. Once she makes up her mind about something…”
Greta covered her eyes with her hands. Was she going to start crying? She was going to start crying. Iris wasn’t sure what to do, so she awkwardly draped an arm around Greta’s shoulders and drew her close in a sort-of hug…
… and accidentally touched Greta’s velvet scarf, which was knotted around her neck.
And at that same instance, Iris’s brain began to spin and buzz.
A house on fire.
A woman with grayish-blond hair.
A one-eyed cat.
Gofflesby.
Alarmed, Iris jerked back. And just as quickly, her brain stilled.
“I think something big is about to happen. Something bad,” she announced to Greta.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We are so grateful to everyone who made this book possible:
Kieran Viola, for believing in us, inspiring us, and challenging us to make B*witch what it was meant to be.
Megan Tingley, Alex Hightower, Annie McDonnell, Alex Kelleher-Nagorski, Bill Grace, Savannah Kennelly, Victoria Stapleton, and the rest of our epic team at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Sweeney Boo, for her glorious cover artwork.
Mollie Glick, for always, always having our backs.
Vimbai Ushe, Anaya Truth Rickford, Rebecca Wei Hsieh, Leanna Keyes, Rayne M. J. Richardson, and Lola Bellier, for their invaluable contributions.
Paige would also like to thank:
Nick, who knows what he did.
Mum, who taught me to witch.
Scout and Christian, for always being exactly who they are meant to be.
Daddy and Gamma and Papa and Greta, for being my coven.
My familiar, who will always be a part of me.
And Nancy, who believed in me. Love you.
Nancy would also like to thank:
Adam, Christa, Cristin, Katie, Michael, Sandy, and Terra, for our incredible community.
Marice Pappo, for her wisdom and kindness.
Baxter, Sweetie, Kimchi, Tiger, and Truffles, for teaching me about all things cat.
Chris and Clara, for introducing me to the world of Pokémon, for the marathon Mario Kart sessions, and for their awesomeness, creativity, and courage. You guys inspire me every day.
Jens, for his endless love and support, and for being so understanding every time I yelled stuff like: “Not NOW, I have to finish the zombie crow scene!”
My amazing coauthor, Paige. Love you back.
And last but not least, we would like to thank our dear readers. You are magic.
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