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The Witches

Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake

The Witches

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5 out 5

659 reviews

Witches really are a detestable breed. They disguise themselves as lovely ladies, when secretly they want to squish and squelch all the wretched children they despise. Luckily one boy and his grandmother know how to recognize these vile creatures - but can they get rid of them for good?

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Really liked this book. The grandma and the grand high witch were my favourite characters. Would recommend this book to others!

Duchess Jet Pineapple 17.03.2024

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Very interesting and good for all keen people who like witches!

Princess Jet Bubble-wrap 07.02.2024

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He was very clever to outsmart the witches.

Master Mandrake Racoon 27.01.2024

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Very good book. I liked the way he outsmarted the witches. Great fun.

Don Dragon Chipperfield 27.01.2024

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Great book so far, she is half way through

Astronaut Neptune Windchime 09.01.2024

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Wonderful book. Very long but did it in 3 days. Self challenge.

Lord Bruno Custard 29.12.2023

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i dont know if i would recommend this becuse it is quite scary

General Tuesday Foxtail 19.12.2023

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This book is brilliant. I liked to story and didn’t want to stop reading.

Duchess Kangaroo Custard 20.09.2023

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It’s a bit scary but fun

Nurse Gloriana Slingshot 08.09.2023

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such an amazing book but it needed a bit more illastrations to get the picture

Senorita Candyfloss Mouse 05.09.2023

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A scary book about ugly witches with no toes!

Judge Pixie Jumpsuit 05.09.2023

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It was quite scary but had a happy ending

General Jazzy Armadillo 04.09.2023

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I really like this book, it’s a really good read

Lieutenant Arthur Pennyfarthing 03.09.2023

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I liked the fact that the boy got turned into a mouse so he could run as fast as a streak of lightning and it doubled his brainpower!

Doctor Jet Mildew 03.09.2023

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I found this book a little bit scary. My favourite character was Bruno Jenkins.

Sergeant Peanuts Nuggets 03.09.2023

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I think the witches was a mysterious story about a boy and his grandma who told him story's about witches, but the little boy didnt believe his grandma until they went to a hotel and found out that in this world there are actually witches disguised as women...

Senorita Bijou Ketchup 03.09.2023

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My favourite character was Bruno Jenkins, it interested me because it was full of action! I would definitely recommend it to someone else

General Tuesday Dalmatian 01.09.2023

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Nice, but scary at times

Director Jet Fascination 30.08.2023

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Loved this one

Captain Mildred Jamboree 29.08.2023

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About witches and how to spot one

Viscountess Rapunzel Moonlight 26.08.2023

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