Reviewed by: Ian, age 10
I love Roald Dahl books because he makes the stories seem real. He has smart, brave kids as his characters, who do well in spite of their bad environment.
Genre: Fiction
Time Period: No specific time
Introduction: Eight year old Boy is in his car with his parents, on his way to Norway to visit his grandmother when the car tumbles down a rocky ravine and kills his parents. He goes to live with his grandmother, who tells him about witches and how they are everywhere. She tells him that there is a Grand High Witch and how to spot a witch. When he returns to England, he meets a witch!
Themes: Looks aren't important, bravery, kid power
Recommended Age: 9 and up
Full Disclosure:
This book is scary.
Rating: stars 4
Other Books by Roald Dahl: Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Fantastic Mr. Fox, the BFJ, and Boy.
I loved the way he wrote it
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