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The Witches

By Roald Dahl
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The Witches by Roald Dahl is a thrilling children's story about real witches—dangerous creatures who despise children and cast spells to eliminate them. The tale follows a young boy who, guided by his Grandmamma's warnings and wisdom, encounters the fearsome Grand High Witch.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for children who enjoy adventurous and imaginative tales with a touch of spooky excitement.

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Originally published: London: J. Cape, 1983.

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From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, The Witches is a children's classic that has captured young readers' imaginations for generations.

This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches.

Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There's nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them. Her grandson listens closely to Grandmamma's stories—but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face-to-face with The Grand High Witch herself!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780142410110

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 August 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Roald Dahl Young Adult

About the Author

Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.

After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children’s stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated.

Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans.

Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: www.roalddahl.com

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