Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley and Me, Elizabeth

In this middle-grade novel, fifth-grader Elizabeth and her new friend Jennifer who is the first Black child in their suburban school begin an earnest game of apprentice witches. Their secret pact quickly leads to a string of magical experiments that spiral into real trouble for the girls and their classmates. As they deal with the consequences of their spells, the friends must figure out whether their playful sorcery is worth the chaos it causes. The story blends humor, school life, and a touch of the supernatural as it explores friendship and identity.