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A delightfully sinister and darkly funny tale that proves the most terrifying monsters are hiding in plain sight. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Witches.

delightfully sinister
creepy
suspenseful
cozy

01
The Twits
Roald Dahl
A gleefully grotesque romp where cruelty is met with spectacular, laugh-out-loud poetic justice.
Shares:
- darkly comedic
- conspiratorial
02
The Magic Finger
Roald Dahl
A delightfully wicked dose of magical karma where the bullies finally get a taste of their own medicine.
Shares:
- darkly comedic
- matter-of-fact
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.
Shares:
- cozy
04
A mouse in the house
Vivian French
A delightfully chaotic escalation of a simple domestic problem that will leave early readers giggling.
Shares:
- cozy
05
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
Robert C. O'Brien
A quiet tale of maternal desperation that unfolds into a sweeping, sci-fi-tinged epic of survival and intelligence.
Shares:
- suspenseful
06
The tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
Beatrix Potter
A cozy, gently humorous portrait of a fussy homebody trying to maintain order against a parade of messy, uninvited guests.
Shares:
- cozy
07
The Tale of Two Bad Mice
Beatrix Potter
A delightfully chaotic romp through a miniature world where curiosity leads to gleeful destruction and gentle amends.
Shares:
- cozy
08
Which witch?
Eva Ibbotson
A delightfully macabre and witty romp where being bad is the goal, but being good might just win the day.
Feels:
- cozy-gothic
- eccentric
- delightfully macabre
09
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.
Shares:
- cozy
10
Strega Nona
Tomie dePaola · 1979
A warm, sun-drenched origin story that feels like listening to a beloved grandmother recount her youth over a simmering pot of soup.
Shares:
- cozy
11
Fantastic Mr Fox
unknown author
A delightfully wicked game of cat-and-mouse where the underdogs dig deep to outsmart the greedy giants above.
Shares:
- suspenseful
- cozy
- conspiratorial
12
The Widow's Broom
Chris Van Allsburg
A shadowy, autumnal tale of quiet magic and the deeply satisfying triumph of cleverness over fear.
Shares:
- matter-of-fact

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