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Witch Hunt
Crazy environmental activists plan to wreck the transport systems - roads, railways and even the airports. Emily's Dad is one of the activists and he wants Emily to join him. She refuses and he kidnaps her - strictly for her own good, of course. Emily's friend Susan is furious when she finds out. She knows the police can't save Emily, so she (reluctantly) enlists her two annoying brothers and idiot of a sister and sets off to rescue Emily and foil the activists. It's just as well that these are not ordinary kids - witchcraft runs in the family. This unforgettable adventure will test their powers to breaking point.
213 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 14, 2012
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April 27, 2025
A truly terrific magical adventure for children that is set, for once, in our own everyday world. Not for a moment was I bored. These four children (ages 9 to 13) bite off more than they can chew when they set off to rescue their friend Emily. Apart from learning to develop the amazing magical powers they have up to now only used at home, they have to manage trains, maps, hotels, interfering adults and a ferocious marmalade cat. When Emily refuses to go home without doing everything they can to stop the environmental terrorists who kidnapped her, they are up against some shockingly ruthless people.
The children don't always get it right or agree on what to do, but they try their best and are at times utterly brilliant. Most young readers will be fascinated by the various ways they use their magic and enjoy imagining what they themselves would do with it. I wouldn't mind one of those magic bikes myself. I'd guess this book is probably best for the older middle grade age range. It is fast paced and has laugh-out-loud moments without downplaying the very real danger.
The children don't always get it right or agree on what to do, but they try their best and are at times utterly brilliant. Most young readers will be fascinated by the various ways they use their magic and enjoy imagining what they themselves would do with it. I wouldn't mind one of those magic bikes myself. I'd guess this book is probably best for the older middle grade age range. It is fast paced and has laugh-out-loud moments without downplaying the very real danger.
May 5, 2018
Forced myself to read to halfway, I can't go on. It's just awful. I was hoping to find something positive, but there just isn't anything.
The main ('hero') characters' lack of morality and humanity is staggering. The portrayals of the social and physical systems of the real world are just so unrealistic. The children, who are the main characters, are so unimaginative in their use of their magic, any of the many children I have known could be more creative and refined. I could go on for so long but I will make a final point that the poor descriptions of settings and flat emotions of the characters just make it dull.
I would never put this book in front of a child. So disappointing. I've given it one star because I can't give it zero.
The main ('hero') characters' lack of morality and humanity is staggering. The portrayals of the social and physical systems of the real world are just so unrealistic. The children, who are the main characters, are so unimaginative in their use of their magic, any of the many children I have known could be more creative and refined. I could go on for so long but I will make a final point that the poor descriptions of settings and flat emotions of the characters just make it dull.
I would never put this book in front of a child. So disappointing. I've given it one star because I can't give it zero.
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