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When Felix and Spike find a house made of black stone and covered in ivy, with tall towers climbing high, they wonder . . . Does a witch live here? Felix has read every witchy book in the library, knows everything there is to know about...
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See moreA whimsical picture book about a mysterious house in the woods full of black cats and flying brooms, and a child and dog who follow the clues to determine if a witch indeed lives there. For fans of Kiki's Delivery Service and How to Catch a Witch.
A whimsical picture book about a mysterious house in the woods full of black cats and flying brooms, and a child and dog who follow the clues to determine if a witch indeed lives there. For fans of Kiki's Delivery Service and How to Catch a Witch.
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When Felix and Spike find a house made of black stone and covered in ivy, with tall towers climbing high, they wonder . . .
Does a witch live here?
Felix has read every witchy book in the library, knows everything there is to know about witches, and always carries a book with him, just in case.
Bats in every corner? Check. Croaking toads? Check. Ravens cawing and black cats prowling? Check and check. Felix knows a witch must live here! Spike, though, isn't too sure.
Join these curious friends on a magical adventure filled with clues and seek-and-finds to discover if it's true that A witch lives here!
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781250792587
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 August 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Roaring Brook Press
Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Justine Gilbuena
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Kristen Dickson spent her childhood surrounded by cats, brothers, and imaginary friends, and dreamed of being an author or an architect when she grew up. She's never been an architect, but she has been a party planner, bookseller, and full-time mom to her daughters, Jane and Rose. Kristen is the author of Fiona Builds a Fairy House, and also runs Storytime Book Club, an online reading program for kids. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her family. hellokristendickson.com Justine Gilbuena is a Filipina illustrator born and raised in Queens. From her home studio, Justine runs a stationery shop and a monthly snail mail club. She loves drawing cozy moments that celebrate community and slow living, and is inspired by neighbors, friendly strangers, the spooky season, and vintage items-along with the stories they carry. justinegilbuena.com
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