The Whitby Witches

The book balances spooky atmospheres with a sense of adventure, which is rare in middle-grade fiction. I wonder what inspired that mix.

The pacing felt like it was building suspense, but some twists seemed to come quite early. Was that an intentional choice to keep kids engaged?

The atmospheric seaside setting adds so much to the mood. I'm curious whether the author wanted to connect the story to actual local legends or create a fictional town.