Time of the Witch
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In this middle grade supernatural thriller, Laura tells an old woman of her wish that her parents were back together again, without realizing that she is speaking to a real witch.
- A Wish Gone Wrong: Laura just wants her family back together. But when her wish is granted by Maude, a spiteful old woman with a grudge, it comes with a terrifying price.
- Children’s Witch Books: In the isolated hills of West Virginia, Laura discovers that witches are real, magic is dark, and some requests should never be made.
- Family Curse: Maude’s quarrel isn’t just with Laura—it’s a decades-old grudge against her grandmother, and now the entire family is in danger.
- Spooky Middle Grade Books: A perfect scary story for young readers who love supernatural suspense, chilling atmospheres, and a race against time to undo a terrible spell.
Mary Downing Hahn
Mary Downing Hahn’s many acclaimed novels include such beloved ghost stories as Wait Till Helen Comes, Deep and Dark and Dangerous, and Took. A former librarian, she has received more than fifty child-voted state awards for her work. She lives in Columbia, Maryland, with a cat named Nixi.
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