Watch That Witch!

Princess Pulverizer #5

by Nancy E. Krulik, Justin Rodrigues (Illustrations)

Princess Pulverizer may not be a knight yet, but she won't let that stop her from saving the day!

When Princess Pulverizer comes across two identical witches--one good and one bad--it's the evil one she finds most enchanting. That's because the impatient princess is ready to end her Quest of Kindness and finally become a knight, which is just what the bad witch offers. Can Princess Pulverizer's friends break the spell that seems to have taken hold of her?

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Childrens, Adventure, Magic, Royalty

144 pages, Paperback

Published January 15, 2019

About the author

Nancy Krulik is the author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including three New York Times bestsellers. She is best known, however, for being the author and creator of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo book series, which has brought her to the attention of second, third, and fourth graders nationwide.

Nancy has also written extensively for teens and is well known as a biographer of Hollywood's hottest young stars. Her knowledge of the details of celebrities lives has made her a desired guest on several entertainment shows on the E! network as well as on Extra and Access Hollywood. She can be seen there talking about the secret lives of such celebs as Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, and Frankie Muniz. Nancy has also been a guest on radio broadcasts nationwide discussing the superstars she has researched over the years.

As the author of several teen and preteen advice books, including Grosset and Dunlap's Prom!: The Complete Guide to a Truly Spectacular Night, Nancy has been interviewed by several prominent magazines including Cosmo Girl, Teen, Teen People, Seventeen, and Teen Celebrity. She has also been the celebrity guest for three Teen People chat presentations. Nancy has recently begun to delve into the teen novel market, writing four romances for young adults, all of which will be published between 2004 and 2005.

Nancy currently lives in Manhattan with her husband, composer Daniel Burwasser, their two children, Amanda and Ian, and a crazed cockerspaniel named Pepper .

Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good lesson from the princess. Although in this book, she shows us that it’s sometimes easy to be pressured or swayed into doing bad things especially if others are doing same. This is a good lesson that beginning readers need to learn. I just wish that the evil twin would have ended the story coming to realize

[Andrea · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the way Princess Pulverizer did bad things and had to be set straight in this book. I did not like the way the sisters were named Anna and Elle, so much like Anna and Elsa.
I also thought the book was a bit too dark, I wanted a little redemption for the "bad guy".
My least favorite of the series.

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a father of twins, I came into this with my biases. Your mileage may vary.

Princess Pulverizer and her friends travel to a town where there's a good witch and an evil witch. The evil witch uses magic to exploit Princess Pulverizer's impatience and make her her personal knight.

I don't like the good twin/evil twin trope. And I would have liked a more empathetic ending.

[emyrose8 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Princess Pulverizer learns that shortcuts are not always as good as they first appear, and that insides matter more than outsides. Three more good deeds to go! Something happened in this book that makes me question the way this whole series will turn out... we’ll have to stay tuned!

[Jessica F · Rating 4 out of 5]

Princess Pulverizer learns there's more to being a knight than she realized. When she falls under the spell of a wicked witch, Princess Pulverizer will need the help of her friends Lucas and Dribble more than ever.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

All three of my young children (11, 7, 7) love the Princess Pulverizer books. The lessons are simple but enduring: friendship, kindness, good deeds, adventure, perseverance, courage, and reaching for big dreams even if others question them!

[Jena Best · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this installment of the series highlights some really important themes at an appropriate level for youngsters. Touching on peer pressure and being influenced to act in ways against how you usually do... And how to come back from it.

[Melody · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short books are necessary for readers building their reading strengths. Short, fun, and adventurous books are more likely to be read with enjoyment.

[Eileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

One more act of kindness down on Princess Pulverizer's Quest of Kindness. She's grown so much since starting out, but she still has a lot to learn.

[Alyssa Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love this series. This was yet another fantastic installment in the Princess Pulverizer series!

[mairead!]

For the record, this one hasn't yet clicked and entered her endless loop rotation... (eta: well, that changed!)