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The Witches by Roald Dahl is a darkly comedic children's novel about a young boy who encounters a secret society of witches while visiting a seaside hotel with his grandmother. These witches, led by the fearsome Grand High Witch, have a sinister plan to eliminate children. Together with his wise grandmother, the boy must find a way to thwart their evil scheme.
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You might enjoy this imaginative tale if you love stories filled with clever children, dark yet humorous adventures, and the magical world of witches. With its unique blend of suspense and whimsy, this book captivates readers with a daring young hero confronting cleverly disguised villains. It's perfect for those who appreciate vivid storytelling and a touch of the extraordinary in their reading.

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The Witches

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The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look.

‘One child a week is fifty-two a year. Squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear.’

This is a story about REAL WITCHES.

Real witches dress in ordinary clothes, have ordinary jobs, and look very much like ordinary people.

But they are not ORDINARY...

Most of all, they hate children. Hate them with a red-hot sizzling hatred. And The Grand High Witch, leader of all the witches, has a plan to make each and every child disappear.

That is, unless one boy and his grandmother can stop her...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241578179

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Illustration: Black and white line throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Roald Dahl (Author) Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains The World's Number One Storyteller. Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Quentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustration.

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