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The Witches Paperback – August 16, 2007
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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!
- Print length224 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Lexile measure740L
- Dimensions5.13 x 0.56 x 7.68 inches
- PublisherViking Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateAugust 16, 2007
- ISBN-10014241011X
- ISBN-13978-0142410110
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About the Author
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
Product details
- 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 : 6.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.13 x 0.56 x 7.68 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #23,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #37 in Children's Halloween Books (Books)
- #489 in Children's Classics
- #858 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)
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About the authors
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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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable for children ages 7 and up. They enjoy the fun elements in the story, including adventures and the right amount of fear and suspense for a children's tale. The humor is described as funny and friendly. Readers praise the wonderful world of Roald Dahl and this book as another exciting one. They appreciate the author's great job describing the witches and how they seem realistic.
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Customers enjoy this book. They find it a simple read with an engaging story full of fantasy and adventure. Readers praise the author as a masterful storyteller who weaves imagination in this wonderful tale about a young boy encountering witches.
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"...He is turned into a mouse. He is a clever boy and is able to escape...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...My child now LOVES hearing the stories and it’s a routine to read every night! We look forward to the books!" Read more
Customers enjoy the fun elements in the story, including the scary sections and adventures the main character goes on. They find it interesting, with the right amount of fear and suspense for a children's tale. The book is described as creative, charming, and creepy.
"...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..." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...I especially loved Roald Dahl's funny and fun elements in the story! I think this book would be good for ages 6+...." Read more
"...All I can say is that it was lots of fun." Read more
Customers enjoy the book for children ages 7 and older. They find the subject matter appropriate for elementary kids, though it can be scary for younger readers. The book is recommended for any age. Some readers mention that it prompted their child to learn to read by encouraging them to read themselves.
"...The Witches" is a frightening, yet thrilling read for children...." Read more
"...I think this book would be good for ages 6+. If I could, I would rate this book 10 stars." Read more
"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 😀..." Read more
"Classic. Awesome read for fall. Must read for kids in upper elementary and middle school." Read more
Customers find the book humorous and engaging. They appreciate the witty writing style and clever language. The story features allusions to nursery rhymes and humorous visuals of the witches. Readers praise the poetic and fun tone, as well as the brilliant dialogue from Roald Dahl.
"...But it is funny. Lynn Redgrave's reading is competently done. Again, I preferred her reading of a Narnia book to this one...." Read more
"...Some allusions to nursery rhymes and funny visuals of the witches themselves...." Read more
"Wonderful book, poetic and fun - perfect from 9 to 13 years old" Read more
"We've read several other titles by Roald Dahl and this one stands out as the funniest by far! Highly recommended!" Read more
Customers enjoy the book. They say it's a wonderful and exciting Roald Dahl book, with great story and illustrations that make for a complete Dahl experience.
"...Roald Dahl is always so fun!" Read more
"Another Dahl book that should remain untouched great story" Read more
"Dahl at his best. Reading in 2018 and post-Harry Potter, I did find it was a little negative on women being the only witches. Why not warlocks?..." Read more
"...Great book and story Roal Dahl is a great author." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's characterization of witches. They find the descriptions realistic, including accents and humorous visuals. The book also provides fun re-learning about real witches.
"...this is a great book and my kids are having a ton of fun searching for REAL WITCHES - they even pulled my hair and made me take my shoes off to..." Read more
"...Let your imagination run free and enjoy Dahl's "The Witches."" Read more
"...I thought the author did a great job describing the witches and you can imagine them in your head." Read more
"...Some allusions to nursery rhymes and funny visuals of the witches themselves...." Read more
Customers have different views on the book's scariness level. Some find it entertaining and creepy, with the right amount of suspense for a children's tale. Others feel it's too scary or gory for young readers.
"...Maybe I would recommend this book to my friends because it’s creepy and also cool" Read more
"...People may say this book is scary and it is a little creepy but you should not be scared by it...." Read more
"...Its high points are the scary sections and the little adventures that the main character goes through after the witches cast a spell on him..." Read more
"...matter is better for older elementary kids, it is scarier than most Roald Dahl books" Read more
Customers are unhappy with the book's missing or duplicated chapters. They mention that it had 2 whole chapters missing and some pages missing. Some reviewers also mention that the story was quite short and only set in two places. Overall, they feel the book needs a sequel.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024Great story
- Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2012Grandmother 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2012I 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2023I 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024My son loved to read.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024I 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 😀
- Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023I read all of this authors books when I was little and they were a huge part of my childhood.
My child now LOVES hearing the stories and it’s a routine to read every night! We look forward to the books!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023I don't know how I grew up to aged 76 without ever reading this! I was a constant reader in my childhood and still missed it. All I can say is that it was lots of fun.
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AideReviewed in Mexico on October 8, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT
Es el libro solicitado a mi sobrina para el ciclo escolar y mejorar así su ingles, llego antes fecha programada bien protegido y sin ninguna raspadura, buen precio muy recomendable, gracias
- Ramon MarcosReviewed in Brazil on January 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
I liked it
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
The perfect bedtime read for kids who love horror.
- Renu yadavReviewed in India on November 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Thriller
One of the greatest stories of Roald Dahl.
- Asma UmairReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on October 16, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice
Pricy but good for kids reading time