The Witches
Description
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!
More Details
Author
Roald Dahl
Illustrator
Quentin Blake
Age group
9-12
Genre
Comedy, Fiction
Publisher
Puffin Books
Reviews
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A.I. GENERATED REVIEW
The Witches combines suspense, wicked humor, and a child’s determination to resist frightening adult villains. Dahl explores courage, cleverness, family loyalty, and the unsettling idea that danger can hide behind respectable appearances. It is best suited to older, confident middle-grade readers who enjoy dark fantasy and genuinely scary moments. The book’s strength is its distinctive voice, brisk storytelling, and memorable theatricality. A mild limitation is its intense peril and occasionally disturbing imagery, alongside attitudes about witches and appearance that may invite thoughtful discussion with younger or sensitive readers.
