Synopses & Reviews
Roald Dahl meets Eva Ibbotson in this hilarious middle grade debut
* "Fifth-grader Rupert Campbell lives in a world that combines Roald Dahls Witches and Louis Sachars Wayside School. Readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Rupert Campbell is fascinated by the witches who live nearby. He dreams of broomstick tours and souvenir potions, but the closest he can get to a witchy experience is sitting in class with his awful teacher Mrs. Frabbleknacker, who smells like bellybutton lint and forbids Ruperts classmates from talking to each other before, during, and after class. So when he sees an ad to become a witchs apprentice, Rupert simply cant resist applying. But Witchling Two isnt exactly what Rupert expected. With a hankering for lollipops and the magical aptitude of a toad, she needs all the help she can get to pass her exams and become a full-fledged witch. Shes determined to help Rupert stand up to dreadful Mrs. Frabbleknacker too, but the witchling's magic will be as useful as a clump of seaweed unless Rupert can figure out a way to help her improve her spellcastingand fast!
Review
*"Fifth-grader Rupert Campbell lives in a world that combines Roald Dahls Witches and Louis Sachars Wayside School....readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Review
* "Fifth-grader Rupert Campbell lives in a world that combines Roald Dahls
Witches and Louis Sachars Wayside School. Readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash." --
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A fun, frothy story that will, well, charm its readers."--Publishers Weekly
"Ideal for middle-grade readers who love Roald Dahls Matilda and enjoy humor with their fantasy, this debut novel is madcap and fantastical. Its the perfect thing for kids not quite ready for Diane Duane or Madeleine LEngle." --Booklist
"Eva Ibbotson fans will appreciate the quirky humor." --BCCB
"A hilarious, light-hearted debut!" --Library Media Connection
Synopsis
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 storiesbut nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face-to-face with The Grand High Witch herself!
Synopsis
Roald Dahl meets Eva Ibbotson in this hilarious middle grade debut perfect for reading aloud Rupert Campbell is fascinated by the witches who live nearby. He dreams of broomstick tours and souvenir potions, but Rupert's mother forbids him from even looking at that part of town. The closest he can get to a witchy experience is sitting in class with his awful teacher Mrs. Frabbleknacker, who smells like bellybutton lint and forbids Rupert's classmates from talking to each other before, during, and after class. So when he sees an ad to become a witch's apprentice, Rupert simply can't resist applying.
But Witchling Two isn't exactly what Rupert expected. With a hankering for lollipops and the magical aptitude of a toad, she needs all the help she can get to pass her exams and become a full-fledged witch. She's determined to help Rupert stand up to dreadful Mrs. Frabbleknacker too, but the witchling's magic will be as useful as a clump of seaweed unless Rupert can figure out a way to help her improve her spellcasting--and fast
Synopsis
When Arriman the Awful, the handsome wizard of the North, announces a contest to choose his bride, every witch in town is a flutter. The meanest, most powerful witch will wed the wizard. But little Belladonna is dismayed, because as hard as she tries, her spells conjure up begonias and baby birds, and not a single viper or bloodshot eyeball. She just has to do something seriously sinister in time for the contest....
About the Author
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by
The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.
After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing childrens 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