Children's · Fantasy · Middle grade
The Witches
A boy and his Norwegian grandmother discover that real witches exist and hate children. When he overhears their annual meeting at a seaside hotel, he is caught in the Grand High Witch's plan to turn children into mice.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1976
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 208
- Format
- Part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection
Read this if you want a darkly funny story that is just creepy enough for a middle grade reader.
Skip this if you want a gentle story, since the witches and transformations can frighten young children.
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Quick answers about The Witches
- What is The Witches about?
- A boy and his Norwegian grandmother discover that real witches exist and hate children. When he overhears their annual meeting at a seaside hotel, he is caught in the Grand High Witch's plan to turn children into mice.
- Who should read The Witches?
- Read it if you want a darkly funny story that is just creepy enough for a middle grade reader. Skip it if you want a gentle story, since the witches and transformations can frighten young children.
- How long and how fast is The Witches?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 208 pages, first published in 1976.
- Does The Witches have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Witches for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Witches; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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