The Lancaster Witch

by Carol H. Behrman

By the time Maddie learns the truth about her British cousin, they are both in a life-and-death race against the clock. To win, they must stop events that started hundreds of years ago--events that trace their spine-tingling history to. . .The Lancaster Witch

Genres: Horror, Young Adult, Childrens

157 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Carol H. Behrman is the author of 27 books (fiction and non-fiction) for children and young adults as well as seven writing activities texts that are used in schools throughot the U.S. and Canada. She has taught classes in writing at universities and community adult programs and at many writer's confereces. Her most recent book is FREEDOM PASSAGE, an historical novel set at the Jersey shore in 1963 involving friendship, racial prejudice and exciting time travel back to pre-Civil War days. You can find all her books at http://www.amazon.com or http://www.barnesandnoble.com

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first read this book in second grade as my first "real book." For that reason, it holds a lot of nostalgia for me, which I'm sure makes my reading biased. Regardless, I absolutely loved the book when I read it. Having such a positive experience with my first attempt at real reading took me from someone not at all interested to reading the Prydain Chronicles by the end of the next year and Robert Louis Stevenson the year after that. This book showed me the potential for suspense, excitement, mystery, and magic in reading. The supernatural focus of the book also left an impression that has followed me for the rest of my reading. Going back and reading it again as an adult has shown me that it really is just a mediocre YA novel with predictable plot and simplistic writing. But for a second grader? Perfect!

[D M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first “real book” I read as my own decision in grade school and it remains my gateway into the world of horror. I haven’t read it since then but it gets a solid 5 stars for the seed it planted.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book 10 years ago and it has stuck with me to this day. I can't wait to read it again soon!

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read it with my 6 year old. Held our interest enough. Flat, uneventful ending.

[Stephanie Duerr · Rating 3 out of 5]

not bad I liked how it was based on a real woman and in the book she got her peace

[Serena · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was a bit of a thrill

[Justin Hall · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the fantasy of being in England and witches, etc. Lame, though.

[Belinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember reading it about 20 years ago and I'm pretty sure the little girl me really enjoyed it.

[Carmen Long · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought this was rather cheesy, even for a kid's book.

[Elizabeth Gibbs · Rating 4 out of 5]

The plot was okay and the ending was pretty good. I didn't love the characters though.

[Gillian Zettel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember reading this book at about 9, and really liking it.

[Matthew · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the greatest YA book I ever read; but it was an easy fix for 25.10!