Bony-legs

Written by Joanna Cole · Illustrated by Dirk Zimmer

A girl must outsmart a witch with the help of unlikely allies.

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,458 ratings

48 pages· 859 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Captured by a fearsome witch, young Sasha faces a grim fate. But with the aid of a creaking gate, a loyal dog, and a clever cat, she might just escape. As the witch prepares her cauldron, Sasha must use her wits and the magical gifts from her newfound friends—a mirror and a comb—to outmaneuver her captor. Can Sasha turn the tables on the witch and find her way to freedom, or will she become the witch's next meal? Discover the power of friendship and courage in this enchanting tale.

From the publisher

When a terrible witch vows to eat her for supper, a little girl escapes with the help of a mirror and comb given to her by the witch’s cat and dog.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Words: 859
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 470L

Themes & topics

Books about Russia Books about Eastern Europe Books about magic objects Books about witches Books about talking animals

What readers & critics say

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5.5

“This is a book I grew up with and now love reading to my little girls. It's about a brave girl escaping from a scary witch, but it's not a scary book, even for my easily frightened three-year-old. The story is simple and just a little bizarre, and the illustrations are fantastic. The words are pretty basic, making it an easy book for little ones who are starting to read a bit on their own.”

Lauren Hancock

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