Lizzie Dripping

Lizzie Dripping #1

by Helen Cresswell

Everyone in the village where Lizzie lives thinks that she's a dreamer - so it's no wonder that they don't believe her when she says she's seen a witch. But Lizzie doesn't care because she knows it's true and having a witch for a friend makes life much more exciting. BLHelen Cresswell is a well-known writer and has written more than forty books. She has adapted stories such as The Phoenix and the Carpet and The Demon Head master for television.

Genres: Childrens, Fantasy

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1973

About the author

Helen Cresswell (1934–2005) was an English television scriptwriter and author of more than 100 children's books, best known for comedy and supernatural fiction. Her most popular book series, Lizzie Dripping and The Bagthorpe Saga, were also the basis for television series.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderfully nostalgic read. I recently remembered watching the TV programme years ago, and was delighted to find this little volume second-hand. Great fun and you have to yearn for the days when a competition for growing leeks was the height of life's dramas 😄 .

[Nicola Cookson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never read this as a child, but would have definitely loved it! A very enjoyable read.

[Mouse Cara · Rating 2 out of 5]

When I was 7, a long time ago, this would have been a strong 5 Star. Unfortunately it did not live up to my memory of it during my current nostalgic re-reading of childhood faves.

[Gabriella · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wouldn't recommend this book. I think the pace was very slow. There tends to be more blocks of writing than illustrations, suggesting that it should be for a more able reader.