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colorfulleo92's review against another edition
4.0
I remember reading Eva Ibbotson's books growing up quite foundly however I can't for the life of me remember which I read. This is my first book I've read of her as an adult and I think I like her witchery books the most. They are a lot of fun and bit quirky. Saw that I've rated a ghost book by her only 1 star but I hadn't written a review for it and the don't remember why it was such a low rating. Perhaps I need to reread it to refresh or change my mind.
finny's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
ninaliebtschokolade's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
prahayu's review against another edition
3.0
penyihir-penyihir gitu ceritanya. agak banyak plotnya :( tapi cukup nyambung lah.
literarychronicles's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
alissasukhiani's review against another edition
2.0
i didnot understand a work in this book... it wasn't even difficult english
theladydoor's review against another edition
4.0
This short novel was a lovely, quick read about a young animal witch named Heckie. She moves to a new village and soon begins a quest to do Good by turning evil people into animals. After they turn into animals she takes care of them and usually gives them to the local zoo, because that animal is no longer an evil being, it's just an animal. Then, Heckie's animal-creating skills come to the attention of a slimy villain, and it's up to her young friends, Daniel and Sumi, to save the day.
I absolutely love the way Eva Ibbotson writes and creates characters. Her witches (and other people) can be good or bad, ugly or beautiful, kind or ghastly, but they are always funny. The children she writes are clever and earnest, and are given real responsibility and agency. I think this book would be excellent for any kid to read, they could really put themselves in Sumi or Daniel's shoes as they try to help their friend.
I absolutely love the way Eva Ibbotson writes and creates characters. Her witches (and other people) can be good or bad, ugly or beautiful, kind or ghastly, but they are always funny. The children she writes are clever and earnest, and are given real responsibility and agency. I think this book would be excellent for any kid to read, they could really put themselves in Sumi or Daniel's shoes as they try to help their friend.
wetdryvac's review against another edition
5.0
When I saw that Ursula Vernon had listed Ibbotson as an influence, well, I had to check them out. Super extra specially pleased I did. It's a different sort of writing than much of Vernon's, but the same mix of good cheer and cleverness applied to deserving characters.
I particularly like Ibbotson's mad takes on ethics which show up exceptionally well here.
I particularly like Ibbotson's mad takes on ethics which show up exceptionally well here.
msteasam's review against another edition
2.0
This book was fun and kind of weird.
Even as a kid, it was a bit too childish for me though.
Even as a kid, it was a bit too childish for me though.