The Widow's Broom
Readers rate it 4.3 (3 on Hardcover)
32 pages · Released Sep 3, 1992 · Houghton Mifflin
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A note for parents
This is a classic picture book by a beloved author that uses a magical broom as a framework to explore themes of prejudice, kindness, and standing up for what is right. The story is gentle overall, though neighbors' suspicion and fear of the unfamiliar create mild tension and one scene of property damage. The widow's compassion and moral courage make this an excellent choice for young readers learning about acceptance.
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A witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well, until her neighbors decide the thing is wicked and dangerous. A witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well, until her neighbors decide the thing is wicked and dangerous.
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- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction
- Magic
- Brooms and brushes
- Escobas y cepillos
- Ficción juvenil
- Magia
- Accelerated Reader
- Children's fiction
- Witches, fiction
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ISBN 9780395640517 · Houghton Mifflin