Baba Yaga: The Flying Witch

by Susanna Davidson (Adapter), Sara Rojo (Illustrator)

When her stepmother tells Tasha to visit a witch named Baba Yaga to get a needle and thread, she soon finds herself in a trap from which she must use her wits and cunning to escape.

Genres: Picture Books, Fiction, Childrens

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Susanna Davidson also writes as Zanna Davidson.

She joined Usborne Publishing almost straight out of university and has been writing books for them pretty much ever since. She has written about everything from dinosaurs to the Queen to Fairy Ponies and tiny monsters, small enough to fit in your pocket. She is also a mum of two boys and works from home, where she spends most of her time talking to the dog and trying not to eat too much cheese.

Reviews

[♥♣Mary♦♠ If She So Pleases · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beginning reader's book, introducing the story to younger children.

[Terry]

Teen Student Volunteer (15): This was always one of my favorite books to read when I was a child. The characters, the plot, and the story were so much fun. Now I have shared it with my cousins. My 8-year-old cousin, who is learning English as a second language, found the book very easy to understand.

See more of the review at the Reading Tub.

[Sely Viladinia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Baba Yaga’s story reminded me of Timun Mas, an Indonesian traditional children story.

[Sunshine-XD · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was scary but the funniest part was when she tries to eat the mountain. It was nice when the dog and cat helped her

[Hm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good

[Hass Bdeir · Rating 5 out of 5]

MY FRIST BOOOOOOOOOOOOK!

[Lila Danisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

That was funny book but my son had so many questions followed by the end of the book. Challenging questions too. It was good that this book spiked his curiosity.

[Tracey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had heard that this story was a good one to read. But I honestly was disappointed - maybe something got lost in translation. It had the wicked step-mother and the horrid witch...... but it was just the same-old story. A big disapointment :(

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a slightly anglicized version of "Vasilisa the Beautiful/Brave" written for children just beginning to read on their own.
While her father is at the market, Tasha's wicked stepmother sends her to Baba Yaga's hut to ask her for a needle and thread. Of course, she intends for Baba Yaga to eat poor Tasha, thus eliminating all competition for her new husband's affection. Tasha obeys against her better judgement, but the magic doll that her mother gave her on her deathbed tells Tasha whom to ask for help and how to escape, and Tasha makes it home safely.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was good.

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very cute version of the story - it's far removed from its origins, but the expressions on all the characters are hilarious.