Viola is always bullied by the other witches because she is too kind and she can never seem to learn black magic. One day, however, after secretly rescuing a bunny, she discovers a magic mirror, and for the first time it seems that kindness may have its own rewards.
Viola lives in a dark valley filled with brambles where she learns black magic from a wicked witch. The only problem is her teacher constantly scolds her because she can’t learn the magic every witch needs to know. Could it be that Viola is too kind hearted to learn the black magic of witches? Things go from bad to worse when two mean-spirited apprentices join the lessons. Now Viola is really the odd one out, but, despite the bullying, she just can’t seem to amend her good-natured ways. One day, however, an act of kindness leads her to a magic mirror, and for the first time, Viola begins to think that being good might have its own rewards.
The Little Witch Who Couldn’t is an entertaining story that inspires children to stick to their values, even when it seems the world is against them. Award-winning author Chen Jing-Cong’s vibrant prose is especially geared towards children who enjoy reading independently.