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Witch Week

Diana Wynne Jones

Ages 9–14

Readers rate it 3.9 (62 on Hardcover)

Released 1982

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Witch Week parent’s guide: what’s inside

High confidence

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What it offers

A note for parents

Witch Week is a clever fantasy adventure set at a boarding school where accusations of witchcraft trigger magical chaos and an investigation. The story emphasizes teamwork, acceptance, and standing up against prejudice, with well-developed characters who learn and grow. While there are some mildly tense moments and magical conflict, the tone remains lighthearted and the dangers are not graphic; the book is best suited for middle-grade readers who enjoy fantasy and humor.

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From the publisher

When a teacher at an English boarding school finds a note on his desk accusing someone in the class of being a witch, magical things begin to happen and an Inquisitor is summoned. When a teacher at an English boarding school finds a note on his desk accusing someone in the class of being a witch, magical things begin to happen and an Inquisitor is summoned.

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  • Boarding schools
  • Classics
  • Fantasy
  • Young Adult
  • Adventure
  • Fiction
  • General
  • Children's stories
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Schools
  • Witchcraft
  • Witches

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ISBN 9780060298791 · HarperCollins

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