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The Witches Paperback – Illustrated, August 16, 2007

by Roald Dahl (Author), Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
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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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  3. Language
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  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
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  6. Dimensions
    5.12 x 0.6 x 7.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Viking Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    August 16, 2007
  9. ISBN-10
    014241011X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0142410110
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Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.

After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children’s stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated.

Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans.

Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: www.roalddahl.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (August 16, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 014241011X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0142410110
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 740L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.6 x 7.75 inches
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The son of Norwegian parents, Roald Dahl was born in Wales in 1916 and educated at Repton. He was a fighter pilot for the RAF during World War Two, and it was while writing about his experiences during this time that he started his career as an author.

His fabulously popular children's books are read by children all over the world. Some of his better-known works include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, The Witches, and The BFG.

He died in November 1990.

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Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaged story
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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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 😀
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must have in your home library for kids.
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Classic. Awesome read for fall. Must read for kids in upper elementary and middle school.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun for Kids
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This will be a gift for a young reader.
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R. Day
5.0 out of 5 stars Now one of my favorites!
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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.
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Kentuckybooklover
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun book for children
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I can see this being a fun book for children who enjoy stories about witches and such.

The grandmother was a sweet old lady who loved her grandson no matter the circumstances. Children need to know someone out there will always love them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kids choice!
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My son was enjoying reading it!
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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.
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Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST ROALD DAHL
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2023
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I am 8 years old and have read 2 Roald Dahl books. Both were good but by far the best was The Witches. People may say this book is scary and it is a little creepy but you should not be scared by it. I especially loved Roald Dahl's funny and fun elements in the story! I think this book would be good for ages 6+. If I could, I would rate this book 10 stars.
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