Val Witch has done the impossible—she's invented Rodney, a broomstick that can fly. Now Val, her grumpy-but-loving cat Magnificent, and a cast of unforgettable friends (including a brave little gerbil messenger and a squeaky-voiced bug named Bert) are invited to the Great Gathering on the Isle of Skye—where broomsticks, bravery, and a Witch of the Year award await. But nothing goes according to plan.

In rollicking chapters filled with mishaps, narrow escapes, and warmhearted humor, Rodney's wild flying lessons, a swallowed message that almost derails everything, and a dizzying voyage across sea and sky become a lesson in friendship, courage, and sticking together when things get chaotic (Ch.1–Ch.4, pp.4–34). From crash landings in the Caledonian Forest to run-ins with eagles, erupting luggage, and a very vocal Bert the Brave, John McIntyre blends slapstick comedy and cozy charm into a midnight flight readers won't forget (Ch.5–Ch.7, pp.48–54).

Perfect for kids who love witches, talking animals, and high-spirited adventure, How Witches Get Their Broomsticks: The Gathering is a joyful, family-friendly chapter book that celebrates creativity, loyalty, and the kind of messy courage that makes heroes—broomstick or human—of us all. (See Chapter references: Ch.1 Flight School; Ch.2 The Delivery; Ch.3 Tricky Situation; Ch.4 On the Guest List.)