The Witches
The Witches
by Roald Dahl
Ages 7–10
A boy and his sharp-witted grandmother go up against a secret society of child-hating witches who are plotting to turn every child in England into a mouse. Delightfully spooky Roald Dahl classic.
Heads-up for parents: Scary / horror. Worth reading it yourself first.
- Author
- Roald Dahl
- Age
- Ages 7–10
- Type
- Horror, Fantasy, Chapter Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Puffin
- In India
- Available
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