by Eva Ibbotson · CRUÏLLA · tapa dura · ISBN 9788466107204
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«Set bruixes per a l'Ariman» is the children's fantasy novel by Eva Ibbotson, published by Cruïlla in hardback (224 pages, in Catalan).
The fearsome wizard Ariman Nafra decides to marry to ensure an heir who will continue his work of destruction when he is gone. He organises a competition among seven very powerful witches; the one who proves her worth with spells and dark arts will be his wife. A fantasy story full of enchantments and humour.
Original title: 'Which Witch?' (1979). Part of the Barco de Vapor Naranja collection. Winner of the Protagonista Jove Prize 2004 in the 12-14 age category.
Recommended for child and young readers aged 9 to 13, especially fans of fantasy and magic.
Eva Maria Charlotte Michelle Ibbotson was an Austrian-born British novelist, known for her children's literature. Some of her novels for adults have been reissued for the young adult market. The historical novel Journey to the River Sea won her the Smarties Prize in category 9–11 years, garnered an unusual commendation as runner-up for the Guardian Prize, and made the Carnegie, Whitbread, and Blue Peter shortlists. She was a finalist for the 2010 Guardian Prize at the time of her death. Her last book, The Abominables, was among four finalists for the same award in 2012.
