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      The Witches

      by Roald Dahl
      Published
      Oct 1983
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      208
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      About This Book

      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!

      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction Speculative Fiction

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      Fantasy

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      Comedy / Humor Movie/TV Adaptations

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade Young Adult / Teens

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