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Title details for A Very Brave Witch by Alison McGhee - Available

A Very Brave Witch

by Alison McGhee
Harry Bliss
Audiobook
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Perfect for trick-or-treaters of all ages, A Very Brave Witch makes for a playful experience that takes the scariness out of the holiday.

On the far side of town, in a big, dark, house, lives a brave little witch. She has heard lots and lots about those scary humans and a holiday they call Halloween, but she has never even seen Halloween for herself. Until one very special Halloween comes along...

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  • Release date

    September 19, 2007

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780545815468
      • File size: 2061 KB
      • Duration: 00:04:17

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      This read-aloud Halloween picture book offers appealing illustrations by Harry Bliss, fun facts about witches (did you know that most are afraid of humans?), and a fun encounter between a little witch and a little human that tests the courage of both. The youthful Elle Fanning (sister of actress Dakota) does a truly fine job narrating this small story. She doesn't rush, is young enough to sound just right for the part, and has a pleasant voice that's full of quirky expression. Fanning enjoys the story--so listeners will, too. In addition to her contributions, the production's fun sound effects (a spooky-sounding waltz score, the whoosh of a broom in flight) add dimension to the listening experience. J.C.G. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 14, 2006
      You might not believe this, but most witches are afraid of humans," a witch girl confides. As her encyclopedic Big Book of Humans
      indicates, "Humans aren't green like us," and they often dislike flying. Consequently, older witches tremble when she takes a Halloween risk and offers a human girl a broom ride. McGhee and Bliss (previously paired for Countdown to Kindergarten
      ) take a witty, sideways approach to multicultural crossover; the parental demographic might chuckle at headstones labeled Addams and Joey Ramone. Bliss channels Charles M. Schulz in his voice-bubble dialogue and expressive drawings of children with circular heads, simple mouths and dot-eyes with parentheses-shaped eyelids. Like Michael Rex's Brooms Are for Flying!
      and David Costello's Here They Come!
      , this tale demystifies the amiable protagonist and her non-green counterpart alike. Ages 4-8.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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