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  • Cover of Vintage Puffin Paperback Roald Dahl 'The Witches' showing a witch with arms raised and titles in blue and black with puffin logo.
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The Witches by Roald Dahl Vintage Children's book Puffin Paperback 1985 Original text.

The Witches by Roald Dahl Vintage Children's book Puffin Paperback 1985 Original text.

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The Witches by Roald Dahl Super Vintage 1980's Puffin Paperback Children's Book with Original Text.

Vintage children's Puffin Paperback The Witches is a children's dark fantasy novel written by British author Roald Dahl. This is a 1985 reprint of the 1983 First Edition of this classic children's book with the original unaltered text, perfect if you want to enjoy Roald Dahl's irreverent writing in all its glory to entertain your children, in remarkably good condition for a vintage children's paperback from the 1980's.

The story, originally published in 1983, is set in both Norway and England and follows the experiences of a young English boy and his Norwegian grandmother.

In this world, secret societies of witches exist in every country, and they harbor a deep hatred for children. What's even more horrifying is they don't even look like Witches!

So how can you tell when you are face to face with one. Of course, you can read this thrilling story and find out.

Roald Dahl creates a rip-roaring fantasy tale with an appealing hero in the wise old grandmother battling the gang of gruesome, grotesque witches!

REVIEWS:

An ALA Notable Book and A New York Times Book of the Year.

Winner of Whitbread Book Awards: Children's Book Category 1983

'Funny, wise, deliciously disgusting, a real book for children. From the first paragraph to the last, we felt we were in the hands of a master'- Judges when awarding the 'Whitbread Award' for this book.
'A Fast-moving, well-paced adventure that children will love...'-'School Library Journal'

A book your children are sure to love.

This super vintage Puffin Book can be read just as Roald Dahl intended it!

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Kittys Reader Notes & Book Snippet

"This is not a fairy-tale. This is about REAL WITCHES. Real witches don't ride around on broomsticks. They don't even wear black cloaks and hats. They are vile, cunning, detestable creatures who disguise themselves as nice ordinary ladies.

So how can you tell when you're face to face with one? Well, there's nothing a witch loathes quite as much as children and she'll wield all kinds of terrifying powers to get rid of them.

This story will tell you all you need to know. You'll discover some sensational secrets. You'll witness spine-chilling and spectacular events. You'll also meet a true hero, a wonderful old grandmother and the most gruesome, monstrous band of witches imaginable.

Roald Dahl has done it again! Winner of the 1983 Whitbread Award, the judges decision was unanimous.

The Witches is tremendous, every bit as enjoyable as Roald Dahl's other Puffin's, which include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Twits, Revolting Rhymes and The BFG. "

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Paperback
  • Illustrated
  • Collectable
  • Vintage Children's Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1980's Vintage Children's Books

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Author Bio & Publication

Roald Dahl (1916 - 1990) is the author 'The Witches'.

Condition Notes: VERY GOOD

VERY GOOD:

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This is fresh from the attic in very good vintage condition .

Pictorial card wraps still firm and glossy with just a few minor marks.

All the pages are sharp and clean with no messy graffiti or gift inscriptions of any kind.

Pages very slightly tanned due to age.

Spine Intact and excellent, minimal signs of having been read, with titles visible.

Lovely Vintage Puffin Paperback.

Super Vintage Roald Dahl Children's Book text as per the First Edition.

Please remember this vintage book has been loved before and is not new condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: 19.5 cms x 12.5 cms
FORMAT: Paperback
PAGES: 208

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