A review by just_fighting_censorship
Sadie's Story by Ron Koertge, Christine Heppermann

5.0

This book has restored my faith in children's literature.

It is smart and funny and never patronizing despite there being a nice subtle lesson thrown in.

Sadie's two best friends leave on a vacation and a wacky (but NOT annoyingly quirky) witch begins living in Sadie's backyard, in her playhouse to be exact.

Despite now having a friend, Sadie also has a hobby as she takes up bird watching in an effort to help the witch find her long lost best friend (who is now a bird).

Very charming and full of humor. I didn't care much for Sadie's parents or friends but Sadie, her cat, and the witch are fantastically lovable.

This was a delightful celebration of imagination.

Perfection!