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The Witches of Worm
- By Zilpha Keatley Snyder
- Genre: Mystery
Common Sense Media says
Newbery Honor-ed tale not for scaredy cats.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this book deals with a mischievous kid who believes her cat is possessed and telling her to do bad things. They should be prepared to answer questions about witchcraft and exorcism, and to deal with cases of the heebie-jeebies.
What's the story?
Jessica Porter, often left alone by her mom and recently on the outs with her best friend, takes up with a strange cat named Worm. When Jessica found him she didn't even like cats, but she started taking care of him anyway. Now she feels like she's somehow under his spell. Is he really talking to her, telling her to do bad things, or is she just imagining it?
Is it any good?
Zilpha Keatley Snyder's Newbery Honor-ed tale is fun, spooky, and ideal for anyone who has found themselves joking, "the devil made me do it." A great thing about Snyder's style is she finds a way to weave great detail and information into a story without overloading it or making the reader feel like they are being lectured. There is a moral to the story, but Snyder presents it with subtlety. Kids who love a good mystery will eat this one up.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about taking responsibility for one's actions. When Jessica got out of trouble by lying, how did it make her feel? Have you ever done something wrong and gotten away with it? How did you feel afterward? Did you come clean?
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Kid, 12 years old
March 30, 2012
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Interesting looking
This book looks interesting. I'll have to check it out. I have recently read a book called WitchWeed though, so I hope this book is NOTHING like that one.
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy |
| Author: | Zilpha Keatley Snyder |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Mystery |
| Publisher: | Yearling Books |
| Publication date: | February 1, 1986 |
| Number of pages: | 183 |
| Paperback price: | $6.50 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 9 - 12 |
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