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The Witch's Gift

Christopher Pike (1999)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesSpooksville #24
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.98

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ManipulationDeception

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastFellowship

Synopsis

The Witch has called them all to her castle. She says she is leaving Spooksville, but before she goes she wants to grant them each a wish. The gang is thrilled and they are also frightened. What price will they have to pay to have anything they ask for?

Is The Witch's Gift appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A spooky middle grade adventure where kids must decide whether to accept wishes from a mysterious witch. Mild supernatural peril and moral dilemmas appropriate for the age group.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include manipulation and deception.

Who'll love this

Kids who love spooky mysteries will enjoy watching friends face magical choices with potentially dangerous consequences.

Tags

Horror ElementsSupernatural MysteryAdventure