Welcome to the island of Asunci—n, home to the most powerful witches-and Pacheco, their biggest fan. Pacheco\'s biggest dream is to practice magic! There\'s just one problem: commoners, and especially boys, aren\'t allowed to learn witchcraft. However, once his family\'s fishing business begins to suffer, Pacheco is determined; he\'s certain that learning magic is the best way to help his family and community. He meets Doris, a grumpy, old witch, and he decides to become her apprentice. As Pacheco enters the world of magic, he finds himself caught up in the rules and schemes of a whole new society and surrounded by magical creatures in need of protection. Pacheco will have to dig deep to muster the courage-and magic-to defend his future. (W/A) Juan E Zambrano