The Witch in the Tower: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Witch in the Tower by Júlia Sardà Portabella — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Everything is changing for Carmela. Her older sister, Franca, has new, mean friends, and Carmela is feeling lost and lonely. So she decides to go for a walk—to walk until she can’t anymore, then walk a bit more. Her walking takes her to a strange tower, and what she finds there will transform her life forever. In this companion to The Queen in the Cave, her authorial debut, renowned illustrator Júlia Sardà ventures into a mesmerizing world where mermaid grease washes away envy, a giant’s hair helps you face bullies, a circular library holds all your secrets, and a dome of crystal prisms opens a view to the cosmos. Dreamlike and filled with whimsy, the artist’s kaleidoscopic patterns, decorative borders, glowing colors, and layered, elaborately detailed imagery will bewitch young readers as readily as the title character does Carmela—and beckon them to return for many a visit.
Quick facts about The Witch in the Tower
- Title: The Witch in the Tower
- Author: Júlia Sardà Portabella
- First published: 2025
- Genre: picture books, fantasy, childrens
- OpenLibrary ID: OL42446784W
Where to read The Witch in the Tower
The Witch in the Tower by Júlia Sardà Portabella is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Witch in the Tower about?
Everything is changing for Carmela.
Who wrote The Witch in the Tower?
The Witch in the Tower was written by Júlia Sardà Portabella.
When was The Witch in the Tower published?
The Witch in the Tower was first published in 2025.



