The Witches

Reviewed by Anonymous

The Witches combines suspense, wicked humor, and a child’s determination to resist frightening adult villains. Dahl explores courage, cleverness, family loyalty, and the unsettling idea that danger can hide behind respectable appearances. It is best suited to older, confident middle-grade readers who enjoy dark fantasy and genuinely scary moments. The book’s strength is its distinctive voice, brisk storytelling, and memorable theatricality. A mild limitation is its intense peril and occasionally disturbing imagery, alongside attitudes about witches and appearance that may invite thoughtful discussion with younger or sensitive readers.