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From the World’s No. 1 Storyteller, The Witches is a children’s classic that has captured young reader’s imaginations for generations.
This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches.
Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There’s nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them. Her grandson listens closely to Grandmamma’s stories—but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face-to-face with The Grand High Witch herself!
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<br> Publisher : Viking Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (August 16, 2007) <br> Language : English <br> Paperback : 224 pages <br> ISBN-10 : 014241011X <br> ISBN-13 : 978-0142410110 <br> Reading age : 7 - 10 years, from customers <br> Lexile measure : 740L <br> Grade level : 3 - 7 <br> Item Weight : 6.4 ounces <br> Dimensions : 5.13 x 0.56 x 7.68 inches <br>
Customers say
Customers find the book wonderful and great for summer reading. They also say it’s fun for young readers, highly entertained, and an utter pleasure. Readers describe the story as fantastical, creative, and captivating. Opinions are mixed on the scariness level, with some finding it scary and suspenseful, while others say it encourages bravery and independence.
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Syed Nazre imam –
It’s a good book telling us about a boy and his grandmother stopping the witches
Asma Umair –
Pricy but good for kids reading time
Cliente Amazon –
Llego en plazo y bien embalado.
Ramon Marcos –
I liked it
Aide –
Es el libro solicitado a mi sobrina para el ciclo escolar y mejorar asà su ingles, llego antes fecha programada bien protegido y sin ninguna raspadura, buen precio muy recomendable, gracias
Irishapples –
Great book
Roald Dahl is an excellent author and I am collecting all of his books in the original form not the doctor wants to share with my grandchildren. Both of my boys loved these books when they were young.
R. Day –
Now one of my favorites!
Grandmother tells her grandson how to recognize a witch, what he should do if he sees one, how he can avoid being taken by a witch. The grandson listens carefully and keeps watch. She almost makes me believe there are witches. The grandson does have an encounter with not one witch but an entire conference room full of them. He is turned into a mouse. He is a clever boy and is able to escape. Instead of being depressed that he is now a mouse, he and grandma hatch a plan to put the witches out of business for good. He is the one with the ideas and Grandma is always amazed at his cleverness and helps him carry out his plan.Another boy was also changed into a mouse. His parents are disgusted by him now that he is a mouse. Grandma is very sad that his parents don’t love him just because he’s a mouse. But Grandma continues to be loving and considerate. She re arranges the house so her grandson/mouse can be safe and independent. She carries him in her purse when they go out. The adventure with the witches is funny and clever but the real story was in the tenderness between Grandmother and Grandson. As the boy/mouse considers his new reality he asks her how long a mouse would live. She is honest as well as hopeful. A mouse does not live as long as a boy would. But he isn’t an ordinary mouse so he will live longer than an ordinary mouse.I liked Roald Dahl before but this book sealed him as one of my favorite authors.
happy customer –
Funny!
Roald Dalh strikes again! This is a wonderful story about a young boy who encounters witches. It does not promote witchcraft at all. It tells of his shenanigans that has him ending up as a mouse. Love the read!
Brasileira –
Good
My son loved to read.
Louise Radanovich –
Great Fun for Kids
This will be a gift for a young reader.
Amazon Customer –
Must have in your home library for kids.
Classic. Awesome read for fall. Must read for kids in upper elementary and middle school.
Megasaurus –
Formula 86 Delayed-Action Mouse Maker
I first read this book when I was in the third grade, 25 years ago. I instantly decided then that it was my favorite book and I read and re-read it many times. I loved it. I recently took on a research project involving children’s and young adult stories and have a long reading list of Children’s stories to read – I put “The Witches” at the top of my list for nostalgia’s sake, not sure what to expect.As an adult, I can report, that it is simply a magnificent story. I can see why I loved it so much as a child. Dahl never dismisses the reader (children) as being inept. Like the Grandmother in the story, Dahl knows children don’t require extreme coddling. He’s not timid about using fear to tell a great story.Parent’s strive to create a safe world for their children. But that illusion is one that all parents must slowly deconstruct to prepare children for reality. Fairy tales are an integral part of that deconstruction. In fairy tales, monsters can exist in a way that allows children face their fears and walk through those fears to the other side where strength, courage and confidence are found.”The Witches” is a frightening, yet thrilling read for children. Dahl is a masterful storyteller and in “The Witches” he has weaved imagination, fear and courage into a fantastically fun story that has stood the test of time and remains refreshingly relevant for each generation.
Martin –
Engaged story
I loved reading and discussing it with my ten-year-old student! The audible version is great, too! I think it is interesting not only for kids ð