Minikin Snickasnee - called Minx for short - was nine years old and wished with all her heart that she was not a witch's child. ... It may sound li...
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Feb 19, 2009
Katy
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I drove my grade-school librarian nuts, because all I wanted were books about children who were witches. Actually, i just wanted about 40 more books like this one. I believe her name was Dory, which is still one of my favorite names ever since.
Jan 28, 2012
Ruth
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I've read this short paperback book multiple times in my life (most of them during elementary school) and found it magical and delightful every time. The story of Minx (Minikin Snikasnee--the name itself shows you why it's a delightful little book!) as the reluctant witch's daughter who just wants to be a normal little girl and have normal friends probably resonates with the outcast inside all of us. As you see Minx use her ingenuity to live her most hopeful wish, you'll be charmed too. The p
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Aug 08, 2011
Brianne
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This was my favorite book as a child. Last night when I added it to my shelf here on Goodreads, I read many peoples' comments about how much they loved it and lamented it was no longer in print. Upon learning that it was out of print, I was glad to have my copy. But when I looked for it, I couldn't find it! Instead of my purple Little Witch, I had some other purple witch book that I do not recall at all. I must have unintentionally given away the wrong book. I went to the thrift store toda
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Apr 03, 2011
Rachel
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When I was eight-years-old, I probably read this book a hundred times. This is partly because my family went on a two-week vacation and I stupidly thought bringing one book would suffice, but I also remember sitting on the front steps of my house and reading it over and over again as well. I don't know what happened to my copy and the book has long been out of print, but I would occasionally see someone selling a used copy on Amazon for $75 or some likewise ridiculous price. Recently, someone
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Apr 30, 2011
Valerie
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This was my absolute favorite children's book when I was a young child. I signed it out of the school library so many times that I filled up the library card a few times. A few years ago, I was working in the library in an elementary school (different town), and they had a stack of books that they were discarding, and lo and behold...there was the book! I asked if I could keep it and they said yes. I hope some day that my daughter may like to read it.
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May 14, 2010
Dawne
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The kids and I just finished this book last night. They really enjoyed it. We read a couple chapters each night, and they couldn't wait to get back to it. I recently found it at my library, and I remember this is the first chapter book I read "all by myself" when I was probably in about second grade. I didn't recall a thing about it, but the title has always stuck in my mind, so I really must have liked it then too!
Mar 03, 2009
Roxana
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This is one of those books I remember with such clarity and fondness from my childhood. I can remember, some years ago (still years after I had actually read it), finding it again and reading it... And discovering that it's just as charming and agreeable a little book as it was when I was four or five. I think "darling" might be the only word to describe it.
Aug 10, 2011
This is a sweet little tale of a young girl who is being raised by a witch that claims to be her mother. Any young girl would enjoy this book. The only complication that I can see is that the little girl is supposed to have black hair and the illustrator unfortunately did not get that memo and gave her blond hair on the cover.
Dec 02, 2010
Dena
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I don't know if this is really a classic, but it was to me. I read this when I was 8 or 9 and it fueled my imagination! It has everything: kindred spirits, the mystery of unknown parentage, witches, potions, and a vulnerable little girl who dreams of a happy family. I still have the tattered old hardcover and guard it like gold.
Feb 12, 2011
Lucy
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This is such a cute tale about a young witch with a dream of being a human. Her mother uses her powers for evil and doesn't allow her daughter out of the house. This book has a pretty slow pace but is still very interesting. I would recommend this book for 3rd-5th graders because of how easy it is to read and the comprehension level.
Jan 20, 2009
Marci
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My mom loved this book from when she was young. She found it and gave it to me and I LOVED IT!! It's an amazing book that is fun and timeless and lets any little girl day dream about broom rides and tall black hats.
Mar 03, 2009
Julie
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I LOVED this book in the 3rd grade! I remember trying to see how many times I could read the book that year...I think I got past 25 times! Dedication for a 9 year old!!
Jan 28, 2011
Dana
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i didn't think much of this book when I saw the cover while pulling it off the shelf. But wow, magic spells and HUGE misconceptions, this book it amazing-ly great!
Jun 17, 2011
Tamsyn
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This was a long-lost title in my brain until someone else on goodreads posted it! Thanks! It was fun to revisit this elementary school favorite.
Apr 06, 2011
I read this book until it nearly fell apart. I still have it all taped up and treasured. It is my all-time favorite book from my childhood.
Jan 26, 2010
Liz
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I read this book in grade school and grew up thinking that if I saw something out of the corner of my eye, I should shout "I love you!".
Aug 29, 2009
Amy
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This was the book that got me hooked on reading. I loved it and read over and over. I remember having to do a book report on this book.
Aug 04, 2011
Deborah
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I read this book when I was still in elementary school. I've loved it ever since (sadly out of print the last time I checked).
Jul 23, 2011
Anna
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It was a great book! It's kind of light-reading for me, and probably targeted towards younger kids, but overall, I loved it!
Mar 03, 2011
Clare
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One of my favorite ever books and the reason why I am still banned from the mobile library in Co. Galway :)
Apr 07, 2011
Arlene
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I read this book over, and over and over again at different stages of my childhood. Adored it!
Mar 22, 2011
Teresa
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thanks karen! this would be a great book to read aloud to a little one.
Nov 11, 2009
Kimberly
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Borrowed this the other day from my friend, Jane. Cute story. They don't quite make them like this anymore.
Aug 20, 2007
missy
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I read this book for the first time when I was 7 year old. It made such an impression on me, that I remembered it years later. I use to wish that I was "Minikin" the little witch. In fact I loved this book so much that when I couldn't find it available in the library anymore, my ex-husband found a copy on ebay and purchased it for me. This book is now out of print.So finding it to read is somewhat of a challenge. I am NOT willing to part with my copy, I treaure it too much. If anyne wa
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