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The Witches

by Roald Dahl · 1983

Young Adult · ranked #68 in category

A young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.

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The verdict

Category
Young Adult
First published
1983 · 1980s
Author
Roald Dahl
Standing
Recommended

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