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Why comics matter for young readers 02/12/24
The Witches
Publisher: Puffin
Real witches disguise themselves as lovely ladies, when secretly they want to squish and squelch all the wretched children they despise. The Grand High Witch of All the World is the worst of them all - and now she has gathered together all the witches of England for an annual conference at the Hotel Magnificent in Bournemouth to plot to eliminate all children. Luckily, one boy and his grandmother know how to recognise these vile creatures, and have a plan to get rid of them for good...
This deliciously dark offering from beloved children's author Roald Dahl is a firm favourite with young readers. Attracting some controversy in terms of its depictions of women, it nonetheless remains a brilliant blend of Dahl's trademark humour with the spine-tingling and scary.
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Roald Dahl books
We wanted to celebrate the Roald Dahl centenary by putting a selection of 'wondercrump' books Roald Dahl has written into one perfect list. You've probably read all these books several times already, but you can never get tired of these individual pieces of magic.
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Favourite horror books for older children
Looking for things that go bump in the night and give you a shiver down the spine? You've come to the right place...
What you thought...
Average rating:
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Esme, 20 January 2024
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It is good but it is not good for kids who are younger than 9. Also do not watch the movie unless you like scary stuff
Sarah, 23 June 2021
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The book was interesting. Loved it all! It’s so gruesome I couldn’t put the book down.
Ruby, 04 March 2021
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LOOOVED IT
hehe don't wanna say, 04 October 2019
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awesome
jeff, 16 May 2019
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I love this book and I read it with my class.
Secret, 05 April 2019
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Students read this as a class novel and loved it. Dahl creates the magic just as he accomplishes plot, character and enjoyment in all his books.
Maya, 01 February 2018
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Nice to see this book
Ayesha, 23 January 2017
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Good Book By Roal Dahl
Sam, 13 December 2016
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good
Kelly, 16 October 2016
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I like this book, it is a great book.!!!!
Rosey, 29 September 2016
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This book is the best and I am 15 years old. Well done Quentin Blake and our most loved children's author Roald Dahl
Tubbzz, 10 July 2016
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Happy and great, a few sad times
Jake, 06 May 2016
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The book is awesome but disgusting. It's really cruel to turn children into frogs and it's gross how witches are bald. It's a great book and it makes me feel like I am actually watching it up close.
Selene, 16 April 2016
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Pretty cool.
John, 12 April 2016
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This book is brilliant, full of mystery and fun. I recommend it for Harry Potter lovers.
Luisa, 30 March 2016
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Loved it, thanks Roald Dahl
Alyssa, 08 February 2016
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I havent read the book yeat but it sounds cool so i''ll read it!
booboo, 30 November 2015
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I wish I can get book.
Shanai, 22 November 2015
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Wow! Thats all I can say. I'm speechless! The Witches is an excellent book with great detail. I loved the deep details about the witches and them pretending to be lovely kind ladies. I loved the Gran in this, so kind and loving to her grandson. Roald Dahl is a fab writer.
Cherryblossom13, 29 August 2015
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you have sick books
kai, 12 May 2015
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This book was interesting as well as imaginative I will recommend to everyone who is 9 years old or over.
sahjin, 01 April 2015
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If you love books with a sense of humour and which keep you at the edge of your seat you'll love this book. It's really funny and it will keep you entertained and from my point of view it is a really really good book. Please read, you won't be disappointed.
Charlotte, 08 February 2015
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very intresting .........
diya, 06 February 2015
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Witches sometimes can be very scary, but now i know how to spot one i could easily spot one in the street.
PrincessAriel, 19 January 2015
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I love your books and i will treasure them for ever
Krish, 13 December 2014
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i would give it 10 stars if it was there i ,v got this book at home you haft to read this book
sophie, 26 October 2014
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I really love this book and I recommend it it is the best
Ana, 09 September 2014
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Its a really interesting book and even if you read it again, you won't get bored.
anna, 01 May 2014
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It was really interesting I love Roald's books they're are so many I love I just can't count!!!
Esha, 10 January 2014
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These books are ever so exciting to read because he always thinks of brilliant ideas! He also describes the characters really effectivly so you can image them in your head!
Rhian, 20 December 2013
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I like the description of the witches with bald heads and blue spit. The daring adventurers (well in a kitchen) the little boy goes on to stay away from the witches is very brave. I read it in year 3 but we're reading now in year 5. One of my favorite Roald Dahl books! :)
Gemma, 14 November 2013
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I had seen the film and really liked it, so I decided to read the book. I really loved it and the pictures were cool to! I thought it was really like the film and it was funny and freaky too, I would really recomend it to anybody who wants an exciting book!
Amelia, 22 October 2013
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I read the first half of this book and it was too scary but if you like horror stories it's quite good.
Aneeka, 22 October 2013
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i thought the book is good because, they went to the hotel called hotel Magnificent in bournemouth to plot to elimate all children. Then it sounded like nice and good book and i just enjoyed reading the book really but the characters are good. i'm going to read more books beacuse they are really interesting to read , The book is good but more fun as well.
Arjan, 21 October 2013
Amazing! One of the best books I have ever read.