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Room on the Broom

Julia Donaldson (2001)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages28 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age4
Goodreads4.47/5 (26218)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Heroine archetypes

Witch / Mage

Protagonist archetypes

Found Family Crew

Synopsis

The witch and her cat couldn't be happier, flying through the sky on their broomstick -- until the witch drops her hat, then her bow, then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items and all they want in return is a ride on the broomstick. But is there room on the broom for so many new friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from the clutches of a hungry dragon? From the acclaimed creators of The Gruffalo, this enchanting story of quick wits and friendship is full of humor and adventure -- and just the right amount of spookiness. - Publisher.

Is Room on the Broom appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 4 and up.

A gentle, humorous picture book about a kind witch who shares her broomstick with helpful animals. Features mild peril when a dragon appears, but friends work together for a happy resolution.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the funny rhyming story about animals taking turns on a broomstick and working together to outsmart a dragon.

Tags

Picture BookRhyming StoryAnimal CompanionsLight Adventure