The Witches
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
The Witches by Roald Dahl has made many a child quiver with fear and delight!
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?
""A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero"" David Walliams
Roald Dahl, the best-loved of children’s writers, was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. After school in England he went to work for Shell in Africa. He began to write after ""a monumental bash on the head"", sustained as an RAF pilot in World War II. Roald Dahl died in 1990.
Quentin Blake is one of the best-known and best-loved children’s illustrators and it’s impossible now to think of Roald Dahl’s writings without imagining Quentin Blake’s illustrations.
Reviews
I like the character of the Witch. She is ugly and funny. I would recommend it, but everyone I know already knows this book.
Director Kangaroo Vampire 06.09.2026
I love this book because it’s spooky and I know all the secrets too…she treads softly moves quietly she gets closer and closer
General Jet Sequins 02.09.2026
My favourite character was Luke and I liked that he was happy being a mouse!
Marshal Catapult Squirrel 31.08.2026
My favourite character was the head witch because I found it funny when she took off her mask and she was extremely ugly. It was interesting because I liked it when the grandma and the boy spied on all the witches. I liked it when the grandma was talking to the boy about witches. Would recommend.
Empress Pinky Ridiculous 27.08.2026
Fun
Captain Slip Peanut-butter 21.08.2026
I enjoyed reading this book because it was interesting and quite scary too. My favourite character was the grand high witch because she was horrible and petrifying, which made the story exciting. I would recommend reading this book because the story is intriguing.
King Stinky Eggybread 14.08.2026
I thought this book was very engaging. It is one of my favourite books. My favourite character is the mouse because he takes on lots of challenges to destroy the witches of England. It’s very exciting and I didn’t want to put it down.
Mademoiselle Ariel Vegas 09.08.2026
Great
Dame Amazonia Sudoku 07.08.2026
it's funny
Commander Dragon Possum 02.08.2026
Scary but horrible
Nurse Bubbles Starlight 31.07.2026
I like it becaues it about a one little person sacfice him self for so many other people.
Principal Rose Waltzer 31.07.2026
Some witches get kids give them chocolate and they turn into animals
Judge Esmerelda Toothpaste 29.07.2026
I liked all of it
Madam Bubbles Bouncy-castle 27.07.2026
A book that kept us engaged right from the beginning. We read it super quickly too
Captain Heroica Archway 26.07.2026
I found this book scary at first but now I love it. I like that the witches have blue spit.
Coach Slide Casserole 23.07.2026
I loved when he killed the witch and teaches people later in life to not be afraid of the witch
Lady June Teacup 18.07.2026
The witches are not women
Empress Gloriana Astronomical 18.07.2026
It was a great book. Don’t watch the movie until you have read the book.
Lord Itchy Teabag 12.07.2026
Funny and HORROR! LOVED IT!
Inspector Pablo Frankfurter 09.07.2026
It was scarey . I didn’t like it and I’m scared of the witches. Because they don’t be kind to children. And I want to them be kind .
Coach Rapunzel Flattery 03.07.2026