128 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141310848
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This Roald Dahl classic tells the scary, funny and imaginative tale of a seven-year-old boy who has a run-in with some real-life witches Witches, as our hero learns, hate children. With the help of a friend and his somewhat-magical grandmother, ou...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,587 reviews
Moods
funny 70%
lighthearted 52%
dark 32%
mysterious 20%
tense 15%
hopeful 11%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 1%
Pace
medium 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 27% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Body shamingModerate
Death, Animal death, Child abuseMinor
Car accident, Child death, Misogyny
128 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141310848
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This Roald Dahl classic tells the scary, funny and imaginative tale of a seven-year-old boy who has a run-in with some real-life witches Witches, as our hero learns, hate children. With the help of a friend and his somewhat-magical grandmother, ou...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,587 reviews
Moods
funny 70%
lighthearted 52%
dark 32%
mysterious 20%
tense 15%
hopeful 11%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 1%
Pace
medium 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 27% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Body shamingModerate
Death, Animal death, Child abuseMinor
Car accident, Child death, Misogyny