Emma

Emma the Witch #2

by James Stevenson

With the help of her friends, and after a few false starts, a young witch named Emma learns to fly on her broom.

Genres: Picture Books, Halloween, Childrens, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1985

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Reviews

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

When Emma sees fellow witches Dolores and Lavinia flying, she is seized with a desire to soar through the air as well, and asks to borrow Dolores' broom. Tricked into doing what Delores wants as a result, Emma finds herself sweeping, rather than flying, while enduring the other two witches' ridicule to boot. Turning to Roland and Botsford, her owl and cat companions, Emma attempts to make her own broom, and to teach herself to fly, only to find herself once again enduring Dolores and Lavinia's taunts. Will Emma, with the help of her feline and strigine pals, ever become airborne? Can she turn the tables on those mean witches, and teach Dolores and Lavinia a lesson...?

Of course she can, and watching her get there is lots of fun, in this humorously witchy tale from James Stevenson! One of a number of stories devoted to the doings of Emma - see also: Happy Valentine's Day, Emma! , Un-Happy New Year, Emma! , and Emma at the Beach - it is arranged in a comic-book style, with a series of panels on each page. The artwork has a cartoon-like style, and while not really a personal favorite, aesthetically speaking, ably conveys the feeling of each scene. Recommended to young readers who enjoy witchy tales with a more humorous bent, and to fans of James Stevenson and his prickly-penned tales.

[Kiyoko · Rating 3 out of 5]

A zany story about broomsticks, witches, and playing a funny practical joke. Lots of conversation bubbles (not my favorite) but the story is creative and the illustrations are interesting.
3.5 stars

[Lili · Rating 4 out of 5]

its great

[Rahna khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this book over 15 years ago at a sale in the library and I would read this every night. I have just come across it again whilst having a clear out and have just read it again. It's one of them cute stories that always puts a smile on your face :/