• "This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches." The vibrant purple front cover of Roald Dahl's classic features Quentin Blake’s signature illustrations of a wide-eyed boy appearing tiny beneath the looming, green-clawed hands of a hidden witch. This professional product image from Fehmerling Books captures the darkly whimsical and suspenseful tone that defines this beloved story of secret societies and magical transformation.
  • The back cover of the beloved children's classic 'The Witches' by Roald Dahl, featuring the iconic headline 'This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches.'. The screen displays Quentin Blake's signature illustrations of sinister witches on a vibrant purple and green background. This professional product image from Fehmerling Books captures the darkly whimsical and suspenseful tone that defines Dahl's work.
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Roald Dahl | Fantasy

The Witches by Roald Dahl

The Witches by Roald Dahl

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Book Specifications
  • Format: Paperback
  • Condition: Very Good
  • Publisher: Puffin Books (2007)
  • Length: 208 pages
  • Genre: Fantasy
  • ISBN: 9780142410110
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A Classic Roald Dahl Fantasy Novel of Grand High Witches, Mice Transformations, and Courage

Bestselling author Roald Dahl tells the dark fantasy story of an eight-year-old Norwegian-English boy and his wise, cigar-smoking grandmother. While staying at an English seaside hotel, the boy stumbles upon a secret convention of real witches led by the sinister Grand High Witch. Overhearing their evil plot to turn every child in England into a mouse using "Formula 86 Delayed Action Mouse-Maker," the boy is transformed into a mouse himself and must stop the witches with his grandmother's help.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Quentin Blake's iconic illustrations and Roald Dahl's blend of dark humor, suspense, and courage make this a classic of children's literature. An essential fantasy chapter book for young readers and family read-aloud routines.

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  • Very Good: Lightly read with minor shelf wear or light cover creasing. Pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked with a tight binding. (Our baseline standard for pre-loved books.)
  • Good: A well-loved reading copy with visible shelf wear or page aging, but fully intact and structurally sound.

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