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Books like The Witches
A delightfully macabre and energetic romp that turns childhood fears into a theatrical, triumphant adventure. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Witches.
- spooky-fun
- energetic
- slightly grotesque
- 01
The BFG
Roald Dahl
A delightfully bouncy, dialogue-driven romp through a world of dreams, giant-sized vocabulary, and unlikely friendship.
- 02
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Richard R. George · 1976
A chaotic, candy-coated theatrical romp where bad behavior meets deliciously bizarre consequences.
- 03
Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson · 2004
A bouncy, wind-swept ride that celebrates the magic of making space for just one more friend.
- 04
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl
A boisterous, interactive romp that invites readers to step directly into a delightfully weird and triumphant adventure.
- 05
The witch who was afraid of witches
Alice Low · 1978
A gentle, empowering tale of a timid underdog discovering her own unique magic to stand up to her overbearing siblings.
- 06
Alice in Wonderland in Five Acts
Lewis Carroll · 1897
A fast-paced, dialogue-heavy romp through a dreamscape where logic is turned entirely on its head.
- 07
The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson · 2000
A clever, bouncy woodland stroll where quick wits and tall tales triumph over sharp teeth.
- 08
Heckedy Peg
Audrey Wood
A lushly illustrated, slightly spooky fairy tale where a mother's fierce love and cleverness outwit dark magic.
- 09
The Would-Be Witch
Ruth Chew
A gentle, nostalgic chapter book that captures the cozy thrill of suspecting there is magic hiding right down the street.
- 10
Witch Week
Diana Wynne Jones
A sharply observed, darkly funny boarding school mystery where the magic is just as chaotic and terrifying as the social dynamics of middle school.
- 11
Awful Auntie
David Walliams
A delightfully macabre and zany romp where a plucky underdog outwits a monstrously wicked relative.
- 12
The Worst Witch (The Worst Witch #1)
Jill Murphy
A cozy, chaotic romp through a magical boarding school where good intentions and spectacular mistakes go hand in hand.
