- Paperback
- Publisher: Read-Along (June 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0754062384
- ISBN-13: 978-0754062387
- Shipping Weight: 503 g
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From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-The Witch of Blackberry Bottom by Dick King-Smith, was published as Mysterious Miss Slade in the United States (Crown, 2000). The reclusive Miss Slade, with a black patch over one eye and ragged clothes, lives with her animals at Blackberry Bottom. The people of the village think she's a witch. Her solitary life changes dramatically when a family with two children, Patsy, age eight, and Jim, age six, move into a nearby cottage. The youngsters immediately love the kindly Miss Slade and her wonderful animals. Listeners learn that Miss Slade is really a baron's daughter, who lost an eye in a fireworks accident, was jilted by the only man she ever loved, lost both parents in a plane crash, and is very wealthy. After developing a friendship with her new neighbors, Miss Slade decides to "turn over a new leaf" for her 70th birthday, and to take better care of herself. The children come to her assistance when a thief tries to steal her inheritance. This simple, sweet story teaches us that people are not always as they seem. The language is well suited to being read aloud. The book is crisply and clearly read by British comic actress, June Witfield. She handles the voices well, from the cultured Miss Slade to the na?ve Jim. If young listeners can get past some of the British terms, they will enjoy this engaging story.
Jo-Ann Carhart, East Islip Public Library, NY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
Jo-Ann Carhart, East Islip Public Library, NY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
Book Description
Miss Slade is a recluse who lives in an old caravan in Blackberry Bottom. When newcomers move into the nearest house, she gradually starts to rejoin the village community. But what no one knows is that Miss Slade keeps all her money buried in a milk churn. Is it safe?
--This text refers to the
Audio Cassette
edition.
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