The Witch's Guide to Cooking with Children
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2009 · Est. 3 hour read

The Witch's Guide to Cooking with Children

By Keith McGowan, Yoko Tanaka (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the The United States of Grimm series

A darkly humorous tale where children face a monstrous appetite.

3.4/5 Goodreads · 998 ratings
192 pages· 26,028 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Bookroo's summary

In a world where children are on the menu, siblings must outwit a sinister force with a taste for young ones. Can they survive this twisted adventure, or will they become the next meal? Discover a blend of humor and suspense in this gripping tale.

From the publisher

I love children. Eating them, that is. So begins this funny, nail-biting adventure for readers who love Roald Dahl and Adam Gidwitz. Called “funny and subversive” by USA Today and a “literary treat” by The New Yorker, the book blends humor and adventure, adds sibling arguments while mixing well and goes down in a single, surprising gulp. For dessert, read the harrowing, humorous sequel–book two of THE UNITED STATES OF GRIMM series.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
26,028
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
Books about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about siblingsBooks about witchesBooks about inventions
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
134190
Publication
Published
July 19, 2011
First published
August 1, 2009
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780312674861

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