The Witch Family

Written by Eleanor Estes · Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone

Two girls enter a magical world where imagination reigns.

6.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,864 ratings

240 pages· 41,860 words· Est. 6 hour read· ~840L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where reality and fantasy intertwine, two girls encounter Old Witch, Little Witch Girl, and Weeny Witch. As Halloween approaches, they must navigate a realm where imagination holds power. Can they harness this magic, or will it consume them? Discover the enchanting blend of reality and make-believe in this timeless tale.

"Is there anything nicer, when you feel lonesome, than to get a letter from a person you love very much?"

— from the book

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.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Words: 41,860
Reading age: 7–10
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: ~840L

Themes & topics

Books about imagination and play Books about witches Books about Halloween Books about imagination Books about talking animals

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Monsters

This book features Old Witch, who is known to do a few scary, witchy things, like dance the backanally jig and likes to eats rabbits (though she doesn't in this book). This book also includes a few references to and one illustration of a Hobgoblin (which is never described).

Serious Subject Matter

This book contains three references at the end of the story to one of the main character's Halloween costume, including "Clarissa was a little Chinese girl, dressed in a pale pink pajama costume, silk, and she had makeup on her face."

What readers & critics say

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“One of my favorite authors—this book is so cleverly and hilariously written to mimic the thoughts of a child as they create a make-believe game. A very fun story, and great for any time of year!”

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