Zita is in for a strange adventure, and one I had so much fun on, when she is given a message from a scarecrow that she's inherited a castle. Right from the start you get a sense of whimsy, that remains throughout, even as just the right amount creepy works in for younger readers.

I love the creative setting and the creatures. The description of the castle gave it a spooky feeling that was still light and filled with wonder. It's a first person tale, and the main heroine is brave, sweet, often sassy, and totally relatable. There are also some fun characters Zita encounters as she attempts to find out what it means to be the last in a dynasty of witches. Bram and Minnifer made me laugh when they greeted her and continued to give me giggles as the story grew more thrilling.

I liked trying to figure out the mystery and was so happy with the ending. The story moved at a fast pace that will be perfectly suited for holding readers of all ages grippe. The tone makes it perfect to read during the Halloween season.