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The Witches
by Roald DahlFrom 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!
Witches Don't Do Backflips (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThe hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges -- now in e-book! The new gymnastics teacher likes cats, brooms, and funny rhymes, that sounds awfully close to spells. Could Miss Brewbaker really be a witch?
Witches' Key to Terror
by Silver RavenwolfA devastating fire, a rash of farm accidents, a poisoned apple, and a woman's mysterious disappearance-what's happening at the Bindart Orchard? People keep secrets but ravens and rabbits bring messages-if you can decipher them. When Cricket Bindart asks sixteen-year-old Bethany Salem for assistance, the Witches' Night Out coven is drawn into a dark harvest of danger. Do you dare to join them?
Witches' Night of Fear
by Silver RavenwolfBethany Salem is a pretty normal 16-year-old, except for one thing . . . she's a Witch! When Bethany "sees" a murder before it happens, along with a mysterious three-eyed woman whose image keeps showing up in mirrors and glass, she and the other members of the Witches' Night Out coven decide to investigate. Together, they are drawn into a dark world of illusions and secrets, murder and magick, where nothing is as it first appears . . . and no one is safe.
Witches of Brooklyn: (A Graphic Novel) (Witches of Brooklyn #3)
by Sophie EscabasseYou can take a witch out of Brooklyn . . . and put her in the woods? As if learning magic wasn&’t hard enough, now Effie has to go to SUMMER CAMP! The hit middle-grade graphic novel series continues with this new adventure that's filled to the brim with magic and mayhem!School&’s out, and Effie is ready for SUMMER! Too bad she&’s being sent off to the wilderness for boring old summer camp. Nothing says &“exciting new adventure&” like being stuck in nature with mosquitoes. Sure, other witches might be there. And maybe she&’ll learn some cool new magic. But Effie would rather spend time with the friends she already has. She&’s always relied on them for help. . . . What will happen when she heads off to camp all by herself? Sophie Escabasse brings us more magic in this new volume of Witches of Brooklyn!
Witches of Brooklyn: (A Graphic Novel) (Witches of Brooklyn #2)
by Sophie EscabasseEffie returns in this spellbinding sequel: a middle-grade graphic novel about found family, friendship, and learning to embrace who you are!Could there be even MORE witches in Brooklyn?! Effie is EXCITED to meet so many witches, but what is going on with her friends? Suddenly Effie is no longer the newest kid in school, and it seems like her friends are happy to grow their little group, but Effie isn't so sure. On top of that, learning magic is HARD WORK! Effie just wants to have fun being a witch, but her life in Brooklyn is about to get weird(er). The bewitching second book in the Witches of Brooklyn series captures what it means to be a friend, and how growing up can be a little less scary if you throw some magic in the mix.
Witches of Brooklyn: (A Graphic Novel) (Witches of Brooklyn #1)
by Sophie EscabasseThere's a new witch in town! Life in Brooklyn takes a strange turn when Effie discovers MAGIC runs in the family. A middle-grade graphic novel adventure filled with magical hjinks for fans of Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Making Friends. Could there really be witches in Brooklyn?! Effie's aunts are weird. Like, really WEIRD. Really, really, really WEIRD! The secretly-magic kind of weird and that makes Effie wonder . . . does this mean she can do magic, too?Life in Brooklyn takes a strange twist for Effie as she learns more about her family and herself. With new friends who will do whatever they can to be there for her, a cursed pop-star, and her magically-inclined aunts--Effie's life is about to get interesting.
Witches of Brooklyn: (A Graphic Novel) (Witches of Brooklyn #4)
by Sophie EscabasseSchool is back in session, and that means new friends, new lessons, and NEW MAGIC! Readers and reviewers are seeing stars for this smash-hit graphic novel series that is just the right mix of sweet and spooky!A trip to Coney Island to pick up trash goes sideways when Effie and Garance learn that there is a missing...mermaid?! Every time Effie thinks she finally has this magic life down, something new pops up! But this time, with the help of Garance, some talkative seagulls, and a rather helpful turtle, Effie is going to save the day and find this mermaid! &“Charming beyond belief.&” –Entertainment Weekly
The Witches of Worm
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder Alton RaibleCats. Jessica's never liked them. Especially not a skinny, ugly kitten that looks like a worm. Worm. Jessica wishes she'd never brought Worm home with her, because now he's making her do terrible things. She's sure she isn't imagining the evil voice coming from the cat, telling her to play mean tricks on people. But how can she explain what's happening? <P><P> Witches. Jessica has read enough books to know that Worm must be a witch's cat. He's cast a spell on her, but whom can she turn to? After all, no one will believe that Worm has bewitched her...or worse!<P> Newbery Medal Honor book
Witches, Pumpkins, and Grinning Ghosts: The Story of the Halloween Symbols
by Edna Barth Ursula Arndt[from the back cover] "What were jack-o'-lanterns carved from before Europeans discovered pumpkins growing in the New World? Where did we get the idea that witches can fly on broomsticks? The amazing stories behind these and other familiar Halloween symbols can be found far back in history...and in the pages of this entertaining book." If you enjoyed this book and are curious to know about other holidays, the great news is that the rest of the books in this series are all in the Bookshare collection. They're easily accessible resources for ideas to satisfy curiosity, provide background you didn't know, plan parties, and start new or revive old customs. Look for: Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses The Story of the Valentine Symbols, Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols, Lilies, Rabbits, and Painted Eggs The Story of the Easter Symbols, Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Indian Corn The Story of the Thanksgiving Symbols, Holly, Reindeer and Colored Lights, The Story of the Christmas Symbols and Fireworks, Picnics and Flags, The Story of the Fourth of July Symbols.
The Witches: The Graphic Novel
by Roald DahlRoald Dahl's darkly funny masterpiece, The Witches, now available as a graphic novel from Eisner Award-winning artist Penelope Bagieu!Witches are real, and they are very, very dangerous. They wear ordinary clothes and have ordinary jobs, living in ordinary towns all across the world -- and there's nothing they despise more than children. When an eight-year-old boy and his grandmother come face-to-face with the Grand High Witch herself, they may be the only ones who can stop the witches' latest plot to stamp out every last child in the country!This full-color graphic novel edition of Roald Dahl's The Witches, adapted and illustrated by Eisner Award winner Penelope Bagieu, is the first-ever Dahl story to appear in this format. Graphic novel readers and Roald Dahl fans alike will relish this dynamic new take on a uniquely funny tale.
The Witching Hours: The Vampire Knife (The\witching Hours Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Jack HenseleitThe first book in a spooky new series for only the bravest of readers--perfect for fans of The Spiderwick Chronicles. Now in paperback!Siblings Anna and Max love scary stories, but when they find an enchanted knife on a dark and stormy night in Transylvania, truth becomes stranger than fiction. Suddenly, they find themselves dragged into a world of monsters and magic...a world where it soon becomes all too clear that vampires are not just a fairy tale.And when Max mysteriously vanishes, it's up to Anna to find him. But can the siblings find a way to survive their own scary story?This deliciously creepy book is a modern Brothers Grimm tale, full of adventure and fun frights that will have readers jumping in their seats and ripping through the pages to find out what happens next.
The Witching Wind
by Natalie LloydFrom Natalie Lloyd, bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic and Hummingbird, comes a heart-expanding adventure about the magic of family, friendship, and the lengths we go for the people we love.Eleven-year-old Roxie was excited to start sixth grade... until a mortifying incident at a pool party turns her into a middle school laughingstock. Roxie can't imagine enduring a full year of bullying and body shaming, so when her country music star Granny invites Roxie to join her on tour, she jumps at the chance to leave her troubles behind. But then Granny--who's been struggling with memory loss--goes missing, leaving Roxie without an escape plan... and without her best friend.Grayson doesn't mind being sent to yet another foster home. Her older sister, Beanie, is about to turn eighteen, which means she'll be able to become Grayson's guardian. It won't be long until they live in the same house again. It won't be long until they get to be a real family. But when Beanie's birthday finally arrives, she doesn't show up to collect Grayson. She doesn't respond to calls or texts. It's almost like she's just... vanished.Roxie knows Granny would never leave without saying goodbye. And Grayson is certain Beanie would never abandon her. So when the new friends learn about the Witching Wind that "steals" what people love most, Roxie and Grayson are certain they've discovered the truth. Granny and Beanie didn't just disappear--they were taken. And it's up to Roxie and Grayson to outwit the Witching Wind before it's too late.
Witchlings
by Claribel A. OrtegaAn instant New York Times Bestseller! Disney's The Owl House meets Nevermoor, in a brilliant new adventure from Claribel A. Ortega! <p><p> Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches. <p><p> And twelve-year-old Seven Salazar can't wait to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend! But on the night of the ceremony, in front of the entire town, Seven isn't placed in one of the five covens. She's a Spare! <p><p> Spare covens have fewer witches, are less powerful, and are looked down on by everyone. Even worse, when Seven and the other two Spares perform the magic circle to seal their coven and cement themselves as sisters, it doesn't work! They're stuck as Witchlings―and will lose their magic. <p><p> Seven invokes her only option: the impossible task. The three Spares will be assigned an impossible task: If they work together and succeed at it, their coven will be sealed and they'll gain their full powers. If they fail... Well, the last coven to make the attempt ended up being turned into toads. Forever. <p><p> But maybe friendship can be the most powerful magic of all… <p><p> With action-packed adventure, a coven of quirky witchlings, Claribel A. Ortega's signature humor, and girl-power vibes, you won't be able to put down this middle-grade Latine witch story, perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers or Harry Potter. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Witchlings (Witchlings)
by Claribel A. OrtegaAn instant New York Times bestseller! Disney's The Owl House meets Nevermoor, in a brilliant new adventure from Claribel A. Ortega!Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches.And twelve-year-old Seven Salazar can't wait to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend! But on the night of the ceremony, in front of the entire town, Seven isn't placed in one of the five covens. She's a Spare!Spare covens have fewer witches, are less powerful, and are looked down on by everyone. Even worse, when Seven and the other two Spares perform the magic circle to seal their coven and cement themselves as sisters, it doesn't work! They're stuck as Witchlings—and will lose their magic.Seven invokes her only option: the impossible task. The three Spares will be assigned an impossible task: If they work together and succeed at it, their coven will be sealed and they'll gain their full powers. If they fail... Well, the last coven to make the attempt ended up being turned into toads. Forever.But maybe friendship can be the most powerful magic of all…With action-packed adventure, a coven of quirky witchlings, Claribel A. Ortega's signature humor, and girl-power vibes, you won't be able to put down this middle grade Latine witch story, perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers or Harry Potter.
The Witchmaster's Key (Hardy Boys #55)
by Franklin W. DixonThe Hardy boys' investigation of a museum robbery in England arouses the anger of a coven of black witches.
The Witch's Apprentice (Dragons in a Bag #3)
by Zetta ElliottThe dragons may be out of the bag, but Jaxon is ready to hatch some magic of his own in this third book in the critically acclaimed series.Ever since the baby dragons were returned to the magical realm, things have been off. The New York summer has been unusually cold. A strange sleeping sickness is spreading across the city. And Jaxon&’s friends Kenny and Kavita have begun to change, becoming more like the fairy and dragon they once cared for. On top of all that, Jax is hiding a secret—Vik entrusted him with a phoenix egg! Jax wants to help his friends and learn how to hatch the phoenix, but so far his lessons as a witch&’s apprentice haven&’t seemed very useful. Where can he find the strength—and the magic—he needs?
The Witch's Boy
by Kelly BarnhillA Washington Post Best Book of 2014 A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2014 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2014 A Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" 2014 The wrong boy will save your life, and you will save his. When Ned and his identical twin brother tumble from their raft into a raging river, only Ned survives. Villagers are convinced the wrong boy lived. But when a Bandit King comes to steal the magic Ned's mother, a witch, is meant to protect, it's Ned who safeguards the magic and summons the strength to protect his family and community. Meanwhile, across the enchanted forest that borders Ned's village lives Áine, the resourceful and pragmatic daughter of the Bandit King, who is haunted by her mother's last wordsto her: "The wrong boy will save your life and you will save his. " When Áine's and Ned's paths cross, can they trust each other long enough to stop the war that's about to boil over between their two kingdoms?
The Witch's Boy
by Kelly Barnhill&“This spellbinding fantasy begs for a cozy chair and several hours of uninterrupted reading time.&” —The Washington Post When Ned and his identical twin brother tumble from their raft into a raging river, only Ned survives. Villagers are convinced the wrong boy lived. Across the forest that borders Ned&’s village, Áine, the daughter of the Bandit King, is haunted by her mother&’s last words: &“The wrong boy will save your life, and you will save his.&” When the Bandit King comes to steal the magic Ned&’s mother, a witch, is meant to protect, Áine and Ned meet. Can they trust each other long enough to cross a dangerous enchanted forest and stop the war about to boil over between their two kingdoms? &“Barnhill is a fantasist on the order of Neil Gaiman.&” —Minneapolis Star Tribune &“[The Witch&’s Boy] should open young readers&’ eyes to something that is all around them in the very world we live in: the magic of words.&” —The New York Times &“This is a book to treasure.&” —Nerdy Book ClubA Washington Post Best Book of 2014 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2014 A Kirkus Reviews Best Children&’s Book of 2014 A Chicago Public Library &“Best of the Best&” 2014
The Witch's Curse
by Keith McGowanA shadowy witch, a cursed hunter—it's tricky business for Sol and Connie as they face off against this awful pair. The kids narrowly averted being eaten by the last witch after them, and this time it doesn't look any better. It's a long way through the accursed valley, they're running out of food and water, and that lodge on the mountain side with the collection of animals inside isn't exactly comforting. Who can save them? The All Creatures Manager? A heroic woodthrush? The Camper Lady? The Know-It-All Cube? Or will they have to save themselves? And here's the worst of it: little do Sol and Connie know that the ancient child hunter is about to wake up—thanks to the witch's curse—in this delightful book from author Keith McGowan and illustrator Yoko Tanaka.
The Witch's Omen (Dana Girl Mysteries Second Set #17)
by Carolyn KeeneLouise and Jean's Halloween party is interrupted by the arrival of an uninvited witch who claims to be the keeper of the storm petrel. The witch's departure is followed by a mysterious fire in a coat closet, which breaks up the party and starts the Danas on a strange and worrisome case. Was the witch's arrival an omen that bad luck would come to them? Danger follows as the Danas meet the "petrel gang," a group of international lawbreakers. To make matters worse, their Uncle Ned, captain of the ocean liner Balaska, is reported to be seriously ill and responsible for injuries to his passengers during a terrific hurricane. Louise and Jean fly to New York, distraught by news of their uncle's plight. They are confronted with surprising and unexpected news as they uncover an invaluable clue. With great courage and superior sleuthing skills, they unravel a puzzling mystery of contraband cargo at the waterfront.
The Witch's Revenge
by Christopher PikeEncounter witchly wonders in this sixth book in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike's Spooksville series--now on TV!The time has come for Adam and his friends to again face Spooksville's most powerful citizen, Ms. Ann Templeton. Sally says the woman is definitely a witch, but Adam and Watch are not so certain. To find the truth, they visit her castle together. There they find both good and bad: creatures more horrible than anything they could imagine, but also magical tools that can create the most wonderful things. But will these tools help Adam and his friends? Or are they just instruments to trick them and make them slaves of the mysterious Ann Templeton?
The Witch's Revenge
by Christopher PikeNew! Titles include "Spooksville #6: The Witch's Revenge, Spooksville #7: The Dark Corner, Spooksville #8: The Little People" and "Spooksville #9: The Wishing Stone".
The Witch's Warning (Secrets of an Overworld Survivor #5)
by Greyson Mann Grace SandfordWhen lightning hits Little Oak, one of Will and Mina’s villager friends gets struck—and turned into a witch! Mina and Will sprint straight to the witch huts in the swamp, trying to save their friend. But instead of help, they find grave danger: witches with potions so powerful, Mina’s own potions seem weak and useless. When Mina falls victim to a witch’s potion, it’s Will who has to perfect his potion-making skills. Can he remember what Mina taught him in time to save her from the deadly secrets swirling deep within the swamp?
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams
by Rhonda HayterAbbie Adams and her family come from a long line of witches, and she's having a tough time keeping it a secret from her best friend and the rest of her school, especially the day her little brother morphs into a wolf and tries to eat his teacher. That's also the day her father brings home a kitten. But when Abbie looks into the kitten's eyes, she realizes there's a boy in there! He's under a spell and soon the whole family bands together to rescue him. They are shocked to realize he's none other than the young Thomas Edison, and if they don't save him fast, he'll never change the world with his inventions.