The Witches of Worm
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1972

The Witches of Worm

Written by Zilpha Keatley Snyder · Illustrated by Alton Raible

A sinister kitten compels Jessica to do terrible things. Can she break free from its spell?

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192 pages· 920L
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Jessica never liked cats, especially not Worm, the kitten with a sinister voice. Now, she's trapped in a web of mischief, forced to play cruel tricks by the cat's evil whispers. Convinced Worm is a witch's cat, Jessica must find a way to break the spell. But who will believe her tale of enchantment and danger? As the line between reality and magic blurs, Jessica faces a chilling question: is she truly bewitched, or is something darker at play?

From the publisher

Cats. Jessica’s never liked them. Especially not a skinny, ugly kitten that looks like a worm. Worm. Jessica wishes she’d never brought Worm home with her, because now he’s making her do terrible things. She’s sure she isn’t imagining the evil voice coming from the cat, telling her to play mean tricks on people. But how can she explain what’s happening? Witches. Jessica has read enough books to know that Worm must be a witch’s cat. He’s cast a spell on her, but whom can she turn to? After all, no one will believe that Worm has bewitched her…or worse!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
920L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~V
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
149
Publication
Published
September 15, 2009
First published
June 1, 1972
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416995319

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