The Witches

By Roald Dahl, 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…

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Why read it?

1 author picked The Witches as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Abie Longstaff

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Spooky and magical! I remember staying up all night to finish this one when I was a child. It’s scary but so, so exciting. The real thrill comes from the idea that magic is all around us, alongside us in our everyday lives. The relationship between the boy and his grandmother is warm and loving, and their positivity is what provides the hope and joy in this book.

From Abie's list on middle grade books of magic and adventure.