Book Review: The Witches of Worm
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What Parents Should Know
Parents need to know that this book deals with a mischievous
kid who believes her cat is possessed and telling her to do bad
things. They should be prepared to answer questions about
witchcraft and exorcism, and to deal with cases of the
heebie-jeebies.
Families can talk about taking responsibility for one's actions. When Jessica got out of trouble by lying, how did it make her feel? Have you ever done something wrong and gotten away with it? How did you feel afterward? Did you come clean?
Common Sense Media Review
Zilpha Keatley Snyder's Newbery Honor-ed tale is fun,
spooky, and ideal for anyone who has found themselves joking,
"the devil made me do it." A great thing about Snyder's style
is she finds a way to weave great detail and information into a
story without overloading it or making the reader feel like
they are being lectured. There is a moral to the story, but
Snyder presents it with subtlety. Kids who love a good mystery
will eat this one up.
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