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kristinajean's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
lovelyliterary's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 stars
Great illustrations and a fun, scary story. I feel like this would make for a good bedtime read. I also love how the last page of the book is the same as the last page of the witch book Evie has. It’s a great touch :)
Great illustrations and a fun, scary story. I feel like this would make for a good bedtime read. I also love how the last page of the book is the same as the last page of the witch book Evie has. It’s a great touch :)
missprint_'s review against another edition
4.0
This early reader is unexpectedly creepy and a lot of fun. So many twists for such a small story. Martz uses the black and white and red palate to great effect. The story is genuinely scary while being entirely age appropriate.
matey15's review against another edition
5.0
Really and truly creepy! Going to be recommending this one a lot, I think.
periparaparasakura's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cynthiasreadinglist's review against another edition
5.0
I am a full grown adult and I got full body chills. what a fantastic spooky tale
ginaperry's review against another edition
5.0
I want to give this a million stars. It's beautifully illustrated and feels like a very special book from the cover to the last page - you don't often find young chapter books with a black cover and a striking amount of RED.
But the story... you think you are getting one thing, then it tricks you and tricks you again in a way that makes you smile. And then want to hide it for yourself and also buy a copy for your best friend.
Get this for the kid in your life who likes witches, surprises, and scary stuff. Or get it for yourself because you wish you had it when you were 6yo.
But the story... you think you are getting one thing, then it tricks you and tricks you again in a way that makes you smile. And then want to hide it for yourself and also buy a copy for your best friend.
Get this for the kid in your life who likes witches, surprises, and scary stuff. Or get it for yourself because you wish you had it when you were 6yo.
jilljemmett's review against another edition
5.0
Evie wanted to read a scary book, so she went to a bookstore that specialized in scary books. She chose the book called The Truth About Witches. The bookseller warned her not to read the last page out loud. When Evie read the book before bed, she learned a lot about witches but wasn’t very scared. Though she knew she shouldn’t, she read the last page out loud. Evie had to face the life changing consequences of not following that rule.
This story would be perfect for Halloween. The illustrations were in black, white, and orange, giving it a Halloween theme. It also had a spooky theme with the witches that Evie learned about and eventually met.
The ending of this story really surprised me. It was abrupt and unexpected. As an adult, I loved it, but it could be a creepy ending for a child reader. It does teach an important lesson about listening and following rules, which Evie didn’t do.
Evie and the Truth About Witches is a spooky new children’s book!
Thank you Tundra Books for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This story would be perfect for Halloween. The illustrations were in black, white, and orange, giving it a Halloween theme. It also had a spooky theme with the witches that Evie learned about and eventually met.
The ending of this story really surprised me. It was abrupt and unexpected. As an adult, I loved it, but it could be a creepy ending for a child reader. It does teach an important lesson about listening and following rules, which Evie didn’t do.
Evie and the Truth About Witches is a spooky new children’s book!
Thank you Tundra Books for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.