Titchy Witch and the Magic Party

Titchy Witch #5

by Rose Impey, Katharine McEwen (Illustrator)

Titchy-witch is having her first party, but it isn't going very well...until she starts to wave her magic wand! Illustrated in colour and full of magical fun in a domestic setting, these books are intended for beginner readers.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2003

About the author

ROSE IMPEY was born, and grew up, in Northwich, Cheshire. When she first left school she worked in a bank, but soon realised that this was not for her; so she decided to go back to school and then went on to college, where she trained to be a teacher. She later taught in a Junior school in Leicester.

Rose has two grown-up daughters. While her children were small, Rose developed her interest in children's books through reviewing, bookselling, storytelling and giving talks to parents and teachers.

The Impey family have a dog called Holly, which has also become a star. In 1988 Rose was short-listed for the Smarties Children's Book Prize for 'Desperate for a Dog'. Most of her stories are based on her own experiences either as a teacher or a parent. As a family they like jokes, and this often provides Rose with the ideas for her books.

She spends a lot of time visiting schools to read her work. Her books are widely published worldwide, including the United States, Australia, France, Denmark, Germany and Spain. Rose enjoys eating, talking, swimming and reading, although not necessarily in that order!

Reviews

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

When her parents Wendell and Witchy-witch announce they are throwing a Halloween party, Titchy-witch decides she wants one as well—with all of the treats, games and guests appropriate to the season. After she realizes that none of the classmates she intends to invite are really friends, her father advises her that parties exist to make friends. Somewhat skeptical, Titchy-witch discovers this to be true, when her rather mean-spirited pranks end up winning her admiration and true friendship...

The fifth of twelve beginning readers from British author/illustrator team Rose Impey and Katharine McEwen to chronicle the adventures of this little magic-maker, Titchy Witch and the Magic Party pairs an engaging and fun tale of magic and mischief with amusing illustrations that capture the humor of the story. The much-put-upon Cat-a-bogus, the black feline who seems to manage this witchy household, remains my favorite character of the lot. Recommended to fans of the character, and to beginning readers who enjoy stories about witches.

[Jenna Mills · Rating 3 out of 5]

2yo loves these. Not sure why. They're a bit meh for me