
The Witch Family is a delightful tale about two little girls, Amy and Clarissa, who are fascinated with witches and magical stories. They hear tales about Old Witch, the head of all witches, and decide to banish her to a glass hill. However, they soon feel sorry for Old Witch and create a companion for her, Little Witch Girl. The story follows the adventures of the witches living on the glass hill, including a school for witches, a spelling bumblebee named Malachi, and a mix of real-world interactions and fantastical elements. The book seamlessly blends fantasy and reality, capturing the imagination of both the characters and the readers.
Eleanor Estes, the author, weaves a magical world filled with witches, mermaids, and whimsical adventures that come to life through the eyes of two imaginative girls. The writing style is engaging and never talks down to its young readers, introducing challenging words and real information about bumblebees to build young vocabularies. The book culminates on Halloween night, capturing the innocence and excitement of trick-or-treating in a bygone era, complete with spooky elements and joyful celebrations.
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From The Publisher:
Old Witch, Little Witch Girl, Weeny Witch, and two real girls in a fantasy that blends the worlds of reality and imagination. A Halloween classic about the power of make-believe.
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About the Author:
Eleanor Estes (1906-1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A children's librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the Moffats-Rufus M. and The Middle Moffat-were awarded Newbery Honors, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.
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