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The Little Leftover Witch
A little lost witch undergoes a magical transformation when she’s loved by a human family in this heartwarming story.When Felina, a little witch, breaks her broom on Halloween and can’t fly home, she is stuck with the Doon family and their black cat, Itchabody, for an entire year. Although she’s homesick and unhappy, the Doon parents and their daughter, Lucinda, do their b...more
Hardcover, 107 pages
Published
May 1st 1960
by Macmillian Publishing Co., Inc.
(first published 1960)
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Sweet little old-fashioned chapter book about a family who takes in a little lost witch. Yes, at times it slips toward the saccharine, and the story is definitely dated. But for the most part, this is just a nice story about the power of love.
Some readers seem to take issue with how Felina is changed, seeing this as a kind of brainwashing or repression of her interesting differences. Certainly a more skilled author would have spent time showing how the family changed, too. But this story is not...more
Some readers seem to take issue with how Felina is changed, seeing this as a kind of brainwashing or repression of her interesting differences. Certainly a more skilled author would have spent time showing how the family changed, too. But this story is not...more
I'm not ashamed to admit it, I only read this because rumor is that Chris Colfer has adapted it and sold it as a pilot to Disney Channel, and I will watch/read/listen to ANYTHING that boy does. I mainly just wanted to be familiar with the source material because I'm very curious to see how a children's book becomes a Disney series. Who knows whether or not it will ever actually air, but this book takes like, 30 minutes to read, and it's cute and fun and I probably would have loved it as a kid, s...more
I checked out this book on the recommendation of a library patron. She described a sweet book that she had enjoyed reading to her children, and I agreed with her through the first half of the book.
The story begins on Halloween night, when a little witch gets stuck in a tree with her broken broom. When the Doon family finds her, she's snarly and rude as she explains that witches can only fly into the human world on Halloween. As midnight strikes without a functional broom (she tries several clean...more
The story begins on Halloween night, when a little witch gets stuck in a tree with her broken broom. When the Doon family finds her, she's snarly and rude as she explains that witches can only fly into the human world on Halloween. As midnight strikes without a functional broom (she tries several clean...more
This was a book I remember discovering in one of my 5th grade teachers rooms. I picked it up to read then and loved it immediately. I never owned my own copy but was able to find one recently. Upon reading it again after more than 30 years, it reminded why I loved it so much. It was such a beautiful and touching story about belonging with people who love you.
Little witch Fiona broke her broom on Halloween, and couldn't get back home to the witches world. She would have to wait until next Halloween to try again. Lucinda Darling and family take in the horrid little witch and work their own brand of magic over the year. I first read this at the age of about 7, about the same age as Fiona nad Lucinda, but it's a favorite I still read as an adult.
After reading some of the other reviews, I have to add that I grew up in a time when all I wanted was to "be...more
After reading some of the other reviews, I have to add that I grew up in a time when all I wanted was to "be...more
This is one of those books that I've enjoyed reading over and over and over. The little witch gets leftover on Halloween and as she becomes more and more like a little girl, you get to see interesting scenes and things happen, and you grow, oh so fond of her and her new family.
It was a favorite when I was a child and I read it with my children every October. It tells the story a little witch whose broom breaks and is left on Halloween night. She spends a year with a family waiting for Halloween so she can get a ride on a witch's broom.
The story wasn't bad, it just reflected the time in which it was written.
While books written now are all about accepting differences and people for who they really are, this story was about how becoming "normal" and like everyone else is the road to happiness.
While books written now are all about accepting differences and people for who they really are, this story was about how becoming "normal" and like everyone else is the road to happiness.
I have been looking for this book for ages!! I loved it as a kid but couldn't remember the title or author. It just happened to come up on my Goodreads recommendation list!! Yea, Goodreads!! I'm so thrilled!!! I'm getting a copy right now!! :D
This was my very favorite book as a child. I checked it out repeatedly at the library and read and re-read it many times. I am looking to purchase a copy of it so I can revisit the Doon family as an adult and see if the magic is still there!!
Oct 28, 2008
Kathleen Tia
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Any child of the 50's & 60's who wants a quick, nostalgic read.
Recommended to Kathleen by:
Elementary School Library
This was my ABSOLUTE favorite book when I was a child. A couple of years ago, I was a little bit nostalgic, and wanted to re-read it. Needless to say, it was out-of-print, but I managed to get a copy with a little help from some very special people.
In reading this book in a very diffrent time, I was a little taken aback with some of the things that were taken for granted in the time that the book was written. There was a discipline situation that I think would never be in a book written now (and...more
In reading this book in a very diffrent time, I was a little taken aback with some of the things that were taken for granted in the time that the book was written. There was a discipline situation that I think would never be in a book written now (and...more
Adorable little book about a young witch who learns to live with a "human" family. Originally from the 60s, the book is definitely a little dates but I still think it's sweet.
This is a sweet, sweet book that shows even grumpy people can be lovable.
I remember liking this one a whole bunch.
I had forgotten about this book until I found it on the What's The Name of That Book??? group's bookshelf.
I remember liking this one a whole bunch.
I had forgotten about this book until I found it on the What's The Name of That Book??? group's bookshelf.
awesome book about a little witch who lands in Muggleville (sorry, but that's the new word for non-magic people). Of course the house cat loves her. A great story for kids...
I read this with my oldest, the younger one listened some but wasn't that interested, but my oldest really enjoyed it. It's a funny, sweet story that I remember fondly from when I was young.
I read this book as a kid, then just recently rediscovered it at the library. So I read it to my kids (ages 7 & 4) who loved it as well!
I checked this out from my elementary media center OVER & OVER! I absolutely loved this sweet story! I would love to own it!
This was a wonderful book! I read it over and over as a child. I look forward to reading it with my grandchild!!!
A cute story about a stubborn and contrary little witch, and how love and patience can work a change in her like magic.
This was my favorite book as a child. I just (re)read it to my grandkids. Still a wonderful book!
I read this book about a zillion times when I was a kid.
(Not a Review, a note: I have the 1960 edition)
One of my all-time favorites!
Not very witchy, but nice.
I loved this book. I will read it again.
I remember reading this book when I was a little girl. I just loved it. It's a very cute book for Halloween for young girls. I have no idea how old I was, but I still remember it... and I read LOTS of books.
This was one of my favorite books when I was growing up. I wasn't much of a reader back then so to find a book I couldn't put down was a big deal.
I read this children's book every year....it is a reminder of my childhood. ;-)
LOVED this book as a kid. Want to get my hands on my own copy!
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