The Knitting Witch
A Spellbinding Tale of Magic and Mischief
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Publisher Description
A delightfully eerie fairy tale about magic, mischief, and finding your way back home, The Knitting Witch invites readers into an enchanting story that’s equal parts spooky and heartwarming.
"Extreme brattiness meets extreme witchiness in this merrily plotted tale."—Kirkus Reviews
"A thoroughly enjoyable throwback that gives readers a playful push towards gratitude."—Booklist
Ivy Lou has everything a child could want—except friends. When a peculiar witch appears and uses enchanted knitting needles to craft magical playmates, Ivy Lou thinks her luck has changed. But this witch has plans of her own. Soon, Ivy Lou’s elegant house is replaced by a horrid little hut, and she’s being groomed to become a witch’s child herself.
Potions, spells and broomsticks fill Ivy Lou’s days, but even her most fearsome tantrums fail to impress the witch. As midnight approaches, Ivy Lou must race to unravel the witch’s dark magic with only a pair of knitting needles—and her wits—to guide her.
Here’s what makes The Knitting Witch unforgettable:
• Spellbinding Storytelling: A whimsical, slightly spooky tale that explores childhood bravery, gratitude, and cleverness.
• Rich Illustrations: Gorgeous full-color art on 21 pages, plus partial and spot illustrations, vividly bring Ivy Lou’s magical world to life.
• A Modern Classic: Written by Norma Kassirer, beloved author of Magic Elizabeth, whose timeless style has captivated generations.
• Perfect for Fall & Halloween: Witches, magic, and a dash of mischief make this an ideal pick for the season and a standout gift.
A feast of magic, humor, and adventure, The Knitting Witch is perfect for young readers ready to be whisked into a world where anything can happen—especially if you have a little yarn and a lot of heart.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Outlandish humor and lightly scary fairy tale magic permeate this fantasy adventure by the late Kassirer (Magic Elizabeth), which was recently uncovered by the author's daughter. Ivy Lou "was known far and wide for the well-practiced tantrums that she threw." To prevent her from blowing her top, the child's wealthy parents fulfill her every wish, providing her closets overflowing with clothes, a pirate ship with a real crew, and, of course, a horse. And when a green-faced witch with a knack for knitting offers to stitch up some magical playmates for Ivy Lou, the family hires her. But Ivy Lou quickly regrets this decision when the witch knits a black scarf that makes her parents and house disappear, and whisks her to an alternate world located in the witch's "horrid little hut," where Ivy Lou struggles to learn spell-casting and potion-making. Though abundant detail occasionally slows the story's pace, an omniscient narrator injects wit into the image-rich narrative, which overflows with ink-and-watercolor illustrations by Richardson that depict Ivy Lou's life with fantastical flair. It's a trope-filled tale that takes cues from the Brothers Grimm and Roald Dahl, providing a satisfying happily—and humbled—ever after. Ivy Lou's skin tone reflects the white of the page. Ages 7–10.
