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The Witches Hardcover – Special Edition, August 27, 2013

by Roald Dahl (Author), Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 9,709 ratings
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When the young hero of Roald Dahl's story is orphaned in an automobile accident, he is left in the care of his aged grandmother―a formidable cigar-smoking lady who happens to be a retired expert on dealing with witches. In spite of her warnings about how to spot these horrific creatures, her grandson accidentally wanders into the annual convocation of the witches of England―and overhears the horrifying plans in store for every child in the country. But before he can escape to reveal the witches' plot, he is captured and turned into a mouse. However, he is no ordinary mouse and this is no ordinary tale.
Along with a new introduction--in which James Patterson guarantees this book will "get kids addicted to reading!"--this thirtieth-anniversary edition includes photographs, reproductions of original manuscript pages, and a fascinating and funny reminiscence by editor Stephen Roxburgh on working with Roald Dahl.

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    7 - 10 years, from customers
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    240 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    7 - 9
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
  7. Publication date
    August 27, 2013
  8. ISBN-10
    0374384592
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0374384593
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“‘The Witches’ is a heroic tale. A schoolboy is transformed into a tiny mouse (with, however, the mind and language of a very bright child), and through his extraordinary bravery, he manages to save all the children of England from the same fate. Under the surface of this deceptively simple tale, which whizzes along and is great fun to read, lurks an interesting metaphor. This is the equation of childhood with mousedom. A child may be smaller than all the witchy, horrifying adults, but he can certainly outwit them. He is tiny and crushable, but he is also fast and well-nigh invisible. With the assistance of his benevolent Grandmamma (who hoists him up to things he can’t reach, secretes him in her handbag, feeds and cuddles him), he is able to outsmart nearly the whole adult world . . . The boy doesn’t mind being a mouse, he says, because ‘It doesn’t matter who you are or what you look like so long as somebody loves you.’ And, indeed, the hero of this tale is loved. Whether as a boy or a mouse, he experiences the most extraordinary and unqualified approval from his grandmother―the sort of unconditional love adults and children alike crave.” ―Erica Jong, The New York Times Book Review

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Roald Dahl's wonderful and outrageous tales continue to delight children the world over. Some of his most beloved stories include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and The Witches.

Quentin Blake is Children's Laureate of Great Britain, has won the Kate Greenaway Medal, and is the author and/or illustrator of many books. He lives in London, England.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR); Special edition, 30th Anniversary (August 27, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374384592
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0374384593
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Roald Dahl

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The son of Norwegian parents, Roald Dahl was born in Wales in 1916 and educated at Repton. He was a fighter pilot for the RAF during World War Two, and it was while writing about his experiences during this time that he started his career as an author.

His fabulously popular children's books are read by children all over the world. Some of his better-known works include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, The Witches, and The BFG.

He died in November 1990.

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Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaged story
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I loved reading and discussing it with my ten-year-old student! The audible version is great, too! I think it is interesting not only for kids 😀
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Louise Radanovich
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun for Kids
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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This will be a gift for a young reader.
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Rosie
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids choice!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
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My son was enjoying reading it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must have in your home library for kids.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023
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Classic. Awesome read for fall. Must read for kids in upper elementary and middle school.
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Kentuckybooklover
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun book for children
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
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I can see this being a fun book for children who enjoy stories about witches and such.

The grandmother was a sweet old lady who loved her grandson no matter the circumstances. Children need to know someone out there will always love them.
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R. Day
5.0 out of 5 stars Now one of my favorites!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2012
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Grandmother tells her grandson how to recognize a witch, what he should do if he sees one, how he can avoid being taken by a witch. The grandson listens carefully and keeps watch. She almost makes me believe there are witches. The grandson does have an encounter with not one witch but an entire conference room full of them. He is turned into a mouse. He is a clever boy and is able to escape. Instead of being depressed that he is now a mouse, he and grandma hatch a plan to put the witches out of business for good. He is the one with the ideas and Grandma is always amazed at his cleverness and helps him carry out his plan.

Another boy was also changed into a mouse. His parents are disgusted by him now that he is a mouse. Grandma is very sad that his parents don't love him just because he's a mouse. But Grandma continues to be loving and considerate. She re arranges the house so her grandson/mouse can be safe and independent. She carries him in her purse when they go out. The adventure with the witches is funny and clever but the real story was in the tenderness between Grandmother and Grandson. As the boy/mouse considers his new reality he asks her how long a mouse would live. She is honest as well as hopeful. A mouse does not live as long as a boy would. But he isn't an ordinary mouse so he will live longer than an ordinary mouse.

I liked Roald Dahl before but this book sealed him as one of my favorite authors.
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Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST ROALD DAHL
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2023
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I am 8 years old and have read 2 Roald Dahl books. Both were good but by far the best was The Witches. People may say this book is scary and it is a little creepy but you should not be scared by it. I especially loved Roald Dahl's funny and fun elements in the story! I think this book would be good for ages 6+. If I could, I would rate this book 10 stars.
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Irishapples
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
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Roald Dahl is an excellent author and I am collecting all of his books in the original form not the doctor wants to share with my grandchildren. Both of my boys loved these books when they were young.
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Ramon Marcos
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Reviewed in Brazil on January 30, 2024
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Iram Malik
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
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Shipping cost more than the actual book. Bought this for my niece because it was one of my favs when I was a kid. The book had some writing in it and the cover had some bents, but I think that just adds charm!
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Reviewed in Italy on October 30, 2023
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