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Earwig is a happy foundling child, living in a reasonably pleasant orphanage where everyone does what she wants -- until some unpleasant strangers insist on adopting her.
I'm almost positive I read this or some version of it as a short story, years ago. Fine and fun, but not one of DWJ's best by any stretch. ...more
I'm almost positive I read this or some version of it as a short story, years ago. Fine and fun, but not one of DWJ's best by any stretch. ...more
This is an ideal length for young readers just discovering the world of fantasy - plenty of white space and illustrations, with a brisk, uncomplicated story about a young girl adopted by a witch. Zelinky's illustrations have a bit of the feel of his Swamp Angel books - just look at that face on the cover! The story has shades of Eva Ibbotson and Roald Dahl, with a seemingly dismal situation being turned around by a bit of initiative on the part of Earwig. I wonder if Jones intended to write a se
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Diane's last book. It's younger than her other YAs. Headstrong orphan girl meets nasty witch and her demonic partner, and schemes to come out on top. Like in many DWJ, she never learns better. Nice illustrations.
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This was a weird little book. I liked it, though it seemed a little unfinished because the ending was rather sudden.
delicious. I can't wait to see Paul Zelinsky's full illustrations - what's in the galley is already splendid.
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Now I yearn for fried bread. Drat.
This was a huge hit with the 6 year old. A willful orphan gets adopted by a witch and a demon (maybe the devil himself) and she sets about turning their household upside down with the help of a talking cat.
short J fic/chapter book.
short J fic/chapter book.
A charming and classically Diana Wynne Jones story, perfectly illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. I'm sad that this her last book, but the book is not at all disappointing. On the contrary, it's a perfect final book.
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Jun 02, 2011
martha
marked it as to-read
Jun 03, 2011
Michael Hulsey
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Nov 29, 2011
CLM
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Nov 28, 2012
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
marked it as to-read
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