The Dark Witch is a delightfully demented fairy tale In the time-honored tradition of the most famous fairy tales, this one is a bit scary. The Dark Witch is a cauldron full of "witchful thinking" from Canadian author and illustrator Graeme Bennett. It's a delightfully demented fairy tale written for modern audiences, where the usual tropes don't apply. Instead, we meet a prince who ends up being a rather slimy character and a powerful princess who takes command of an entire army. It all begins in a faraway forest near the Phishmoors of Tyrolea, where a dark witch named Ranthara makes a secret pact with a king.... Key characters and themes Key characters include a king and queen who long for a child and a wicked witch who tricks the king with a bad bargain. There's also an enchanted princess and a prince who is not exactly what he appears to be, a pair of cute dogs named Arfer and Wagsalot and Starlight, a magical horse. And an army of horrible tree monsters, too. Suitable for ages 8 to 12. Some fantasy violence. Audience representation and inclusive themes Audience: juvenile fantasy/horror enthusiasts. Female protagonist.
- | Author: Graeme Bennett
- | Publisher: NA
- | Publication Date: Sep 10, 2024
- | Number of Pages: NA pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1998388115
- | ISBN-13: 9781998388110
- Author:
- Maxwell F. Hurley
- Publisher:
- Fiction4all
- Publication Date:
- Sep 04, 2024
- Number of pages:
- NA pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 1786958880
- ISBN-13:
- 9781786958884