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lspare's review
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
zeldaspellman's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
charlieswrittenadventures's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
serru's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to love this book. It has some of the most hilarious parts of all the Chrestomanci books so far. But, the second half wasn't as interesting or exciting. I also didn't like Charles Morgan, which is unfortunate since he's one of the main characters and so much time is spent on him.
thebooklovingpanda's review against another edition
5.0
It was awesome! A little confusing if you are not familiar with the worlds of Chrestomanci, but it is worth reading anyway. :)))
barbarab's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wrentheblurry's review
4.0
GENRE: Fiction, fantasy.
SUMMARY: Just a simple note that read "someone in this class is a witch" started a spiraling chain of events at Larwood House, a boarding school for witch-orphans and children with other issues. Nan Pilgrim is convinced that everyone in her class believes she is a witch. Her classmates ponder who wrote the note, for it is well-known that people are burned if they are determined to truly be a witch. Further, they are all at the age where magical talents usually start revealing themselves. One by one, a number of the students in 6B discover they are witches, causing them to flee from the school. Later, they join together to summon a powerful illusionist from another world in the hopes he will help them.
EVALUATION: This book was a very fun and quick read, complete with a satisfying ending. I felt like I was a part of class 6B, no matter how strange and implausible events became. The characters all have distinct and interesting personalities, along with some stereotypes anyone who has lived through middle school will recognize.
WHY I WOULD INCLUDE IT: While the Harry Potter series is wildly popular, some tweens may shy away from reading them, since some are quite long, and there are so many. Witch Week would be a good alternative to those readers. Beyond that, it's funny, a bit odd, and quite entertaining.
READER'S ANNOTATION: Larwood House boarding school is thrown into chaos after someone is anonymously accused of being a witch, followed by a number of magical acts occurring.
ITEMS WITH SIMILAR APPEAL:
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling.
• The Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott.
• Fablehaven by Brandon Mull.
• Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer.
• The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart.
SUMMARY: Just a simple note that read "someone in this class is a witch" started a spiraling chain of events at Larwood House, a boarding school for witch-orphans and children with other issues. Nan Pilgrim is convinced that everyone in her class believes she is a witch. Her classmates ponder who wrote the note, for it is well-known that people are burned if they are determined to truly be a witch. Further, they are all at the age where magical talents usually start revealing themselves. One by one, a number of the students in 6B discover they are witches, causing them to flee from the school. Later, they join together to summon a powerful illusionist from another world in the hopes he will help them.
EVALUATION: This book was a very fun and quick read, complete with a satisfying ending. I felt like I was a part of class 6B, no matter how strange and implausible events became. The characters all have distinct and interesting personalities, along with some stereotypes anyone who has lived through middle school will recognize.
WHY I WOULD INCLUDE IT: While the Harry Potter series is wildly popular, some tweens may shy away from reading them, since some are quite long, and there are so many. Witch Week would be a good alternative to those readers. Beyond that, it's funny, a bit odd, and quite entertaining.
READER'S ANNOTATION: Larwood House boarding school is thrown into chaos after someone is anonymously accused of being a witch, followed by a number of magical acts occurring.
ITEMS WITH SIMILAR APPEAL:
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling.
• The Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott.
• Fablehaven by Brandon Mull.
• Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer.
• The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart.
lannthacker's review
2.0
J WYNNE J - fantasy, bk 4 in the Chronicles of Chrestomanci
This is a tale where accusing someone of being a witch is a most serious accusation, and that's just what has happened in class 6B. When an investigation begins you'll be surprised how many students are worried they'll be discovered. 8 - 12
This is a tale where accusing someone of being a witch is a most serious accusation, and that's just what has happened in class 6B. When an investigation begins you'll be surprised how many students are worried they'll be discovered. 8 - 12
kalitrap's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0