- Paperback: 1 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury UK; New edition edition (Nov 1 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 074756910X
- ISBN-13: 978-0747569107
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 259 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,432,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. Young listeners will be thrilled to know that not everything is as it seems in this nimble recording of Dale's debut novel about a boy who stumbles upon a magical, witch-filled world. When he boards the train from London to Canterbury to spend the Christmas holidays with his mother and stepfather, 12-year-old Joe Binks expects an uneventful trip. But what he finds is far from ordinary. Joe gets off the train at the wrong stop and soon finds himself befriended by a young witch named Twiggy and the members of her slightly misfit coven. Though he eventually makes it to his mother's house, circumstances pull him (and younger half-sister Esme) back to Twiggy and an intriguing competition among covens to find the missing page of an ancient spell book. Curless offers an upbeat reading sustained with notes of suspense and mystery befitting Dale's effervescent fantasy. Kids will be eager to follow the inviting Curless along for all the twists and turns here. Ages 8-12. (Nov. 2004)
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 5-7 - When his father is called to Scotland on business, Joe's expectation of a boring Christmas holiday with his mum, step dad, and half-sister takes a turn toward the fantastical when he unintentionally becomes involved in a quest to recover the world's most dangerous magic spell--a page stolen from the ancient and infamous Mabel's Book. With the help of Twiggy, a young member of the disreputable Dead Nettle coven, Joe battles the loathsome Dritch sisters and their evil associates. John Curless's skillful, fully-voiced narration of the book by Anna Dale (Bloomsbury, 2004) is pure auditory delight as he brings to life the many eccentric characters and whimsical touches that make this bewitching tale perfect family listening. - Cindy Lombardo, Tuscarawas County Public Library, New Philadelphia, OH
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
What A Delightful Read for The Young at Heart!, Nov 15 2004
By T. J. Jones "TJ" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Whispering to Witches (Hardcover)
I can still not get over how much I enjoyed this magical mystery that was packed full of delightful characters, witches, magic, and a very well-plotted story. The cover caught my attention and I wasn't expecting much from it, but from the very first page, I was hooked on Joe Bink's adventure. I won't give away much on the plot (that's what the book synopsis is for!) but I'll tell you what I enjoyed the most;The setting was perfect for the story; christmastime in a small english village, just right for a story about magical witches. The author plants her clues and the story was very well constructed. Also, the author doesn't insult older readers by using childish language. I got through it quite easily without being disappointed by lack of a mature writing style. I look forward to reading Anna Dale's next book and I hope that it is the sequel to Whispering to Witches. Overall, I give this book a 10/10! If you're a fan of Harry Potter (or a fan of good stories in general), I highly reccomend this book for it is just as magical and yet so very different and origional!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Totally Awesome from a 9-year-old's point of view, Dec 27 2004
By Jenny - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Whispering to Witches (Hardcover)
My daughter loved this book! Here is what she said about it: "It was a lot like Harry Potter, which is good because lots of kids like Harry Potter. I wish I could give it 10 stars, because it definitely deserves it! Anna Dale is a great author and one of the reasons she is so good is because when one thing happens, you can't at all tell that it is really important until you get to the part of the story where it is important."
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny, heart-warming story., Oct 3 2005
By Friday Next - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Whispering to Witches (Hardcover)
The story takes a little too long to take root (which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5) and the eccentricity of the witches is a little annoying in places. But, in the end, the book is a joy to read. Lots of funny moments. Plenty of quirky characters. A main character we care about, and several lovable secondary characters. And enough danger and action to drive the story along. What more could you want?Buy this book if you like magic mixed with humor (a la Eva Ibbotson, Diana Wynne Jones or Edward Eager).
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