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Witch Saga #6
The Witch Returns (Witch
"Let my vision be your eyes;Let my cunning make you wise.
Ear and nose and arm and knee,
Come, my pet; I conjure thee."
Lynn Morley and her best friend Mouse are convinced that something evil still surrounds them. Mrs. Tuggle's house burned to the ground with the old witch in it. But now a new house, exactly like the old one, is being built over the ashes. Lynn and Mouse know they won't be free until they stop the wicked power that is haunting their lives.
In this long-awaited finale to the Witch saga, Lynn and Mouse go to battle against the forces of evil. Who will emerge the winner?
Ear and nose and arm and knee,
Come, my pet; I conjure thee."
Lynn Morley and her best friend Mouse are convinced that something evil still surrounds them. Mrs. Tuggle's house burned to the ground with the old witch in it. But now a new house, exactly like the old one, is being built over the ashes. Lynn and Mouse know they won't be free until they stop the wicked power that is haunting their lives.
In this long-awaited finale to the Witch saga, Lynn and Mouse go to battle against the forces of evil. Who will emerge the winner?
186 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1992
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About the author
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
246 books1,036 followersPhyllis Reynolds Naylor was born in Anderson, Indiana, US on January 4, 1933.
Her family were strongly religious with conservative, midwestern values and most of her childhood was spent moving a lot due to her father's occupation as a salesman.
Though she grew up during the Depression and her family did not have a lot of money, Naylor stated that she never felt poor because her family owned good books. Her parents enjoyed reading stories to the children--her father would imitate the characters in Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer--and her mother read to them every evening, "almost until we were old enough to go out on dates, though we never would have admitted this to anyone."
By the time Phyllis reached fifth grade, writing books was her favorite hobby and she would rush home from school each day to write down whatever plot had been forming in her head - at sixteen her first story was published in a local church magazine.
Phyllis has written over 80 books for children and young people. One of these books, "Shiloh," was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1992, was named a Notable Children's Book by the American Library Association and was also Young Adult Choice by the International Reading Association.
Naylor gets her ideas from things that happen to her or from things she has read. "Shiloh" was inspired by a little abused dog she and her husband found. The little dog haunted her so much that she had to write a story about him to get it out of her mind.
Her family were strongly religious with conservative, midwestern values and most of her childhood was spent moving a lot due to her father's occupation as a salesman.
Though she grew up during the Depression and her family did not have a lot of money, Naylor stated that she never felt poor because her family owned good books. Her parents enjoyed reading stories to the children--her father would imitate the characters in Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer--and her mother read to them every evening, "almost until we were old enough to go out on dates, though we never would have admitted this to anyone."
By the time Phyllis reached fifth grade, writing books was her favorite hobby and she would rush home from school each day to write down whatever plot had been forming in her head - at sixteen her first story was published in a local church magazine.
Phyllis has written over 80 books for children and young people. One of these books, "Shiloh," was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1992, was named a Notable Children's Book by the American Library Association and was also Young Adult Choice by the International Reading Association.
Naylor gets her ideas from things that happen to her or from things she has read. "Shiloh" was inspired by a little abused dog she and her husband found. The little dog haunted her so much that she had to write a story about him to get it out of her mind.
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October 18, 2021
I LOVED this series. My sister and I used to love the movie “The Witch’s Sister” when we were children, and I didn’t discover that it was based on this series of books until late last year. As a 50 year old woman I thoroughly enjoyed these books targeted at 9-12 year olds. Truth be told, I think the content is a little dark for children younger than 12, but it was the perfect October/Halloween read for me!
August 20, 2007
This whole series scared the ever living snot out of me when I was 12. For kids' books, they're pretty damn scary.
October 13, 2019
This is the final book of the Witch Saga, and as fond as I am of the series I have always been on the fence about this one. It feels like there is very little that sets this book apart from the others, except that it wraps everything up. Too much time is spent recapping events of the previous books, and the idea that is pretty silly and makes things too repetitious.
My edition has illustrations by Joe Burleson, which do look unfinished in places but are suitably unnerving and tense. I really like the idea behind the way Mrs. Tuggle is defeated, and the story still has its share of good moments. I'll settle on three stars for some good scenes and a decent finale, but The Witch Returns is probably the weakest of the series.
My edition has illustrations by Joe Burleson, which do look unfinished in places but are suitably unnerving and tense. I really like the idea behind the way Mrs. Tuggle is defeated, and the story still has its share of good moments. I'll settle on three stars for some good scenes and a decent finale, but The Witch Returns is probably the weakest of the series.
December 14, 2017
The final book in the Witch Saga series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
This story finds just about everyone believing Lynn and Mouse when they suspect Mrs. Tuggle has somehow survived the fire that engulfed her house and her. But she has come back claiming to be her sister and ready to take possession of the very book that could give her unlimited power.
This series is great for pre-teens and is well written. I am hoping to read others by Naylor.
This story finds just about everyone believing Lynn and Mouse when they suspect Mrs. Tuggle has somehow survived the fire that engulfed her house and her. But she has come back claiming to be her sister and ready to take possession of the very book that could give her unlimited power.
This series is great for pre-teens and is well written. I am hoping to read others by Naylor.
September 3, 2025
Rereading this as an adult - less scary, still fun!
October 9, 2025
helt fantastisk serie
November 24, 2025
3,5 stjerner
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den ringeste af historine
July 1, 2009
Curious mother checks out one of Naylor's Witch Saga series. After reading the book, I question as to whether the targeted reading age of 9 to 12 can really understand the witchcraft concepts [i.e., the witch Greta Gullone having a familiar (large gray rabbit Delcy) and the concern Marjorie "Mouse" Beasley had when it was Witches' Sabbat in Chapter 12:]. My opinion is that introduction of the paranormal genre is for an older, more mature young adult.
July 18, 2009
I have recently read Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's books in the 'Besseldorf' series and thought I'd read some others of hers. This is the fifth in the 'Witch Saga' series (which started out as a trilogy!) Her 'Shiloh' series is very popular at our school, too, but I haven't gotten to those yet
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April 17, 2008cool book. . . . . it's a good read!!!
May 31, 2013
Ah, all this rating is making me want to re-read it and see if it's as great as I recall it :P
Loved it when I was younger, it's very much what I would call 'childhood' for me :D
Loved it when I was younger, it's very much what I would call 'childhood' for me :D
October 10, 2022
A fine conclusion to the witch series
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March 18, 2008JF Nay
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