Four Kids, Three Cats, Two Cows, One Witch

by Siobhán Parkinson

Beverley, Elizabeth, Kevin, Gerard and his cat visit the mysterious Lady Island, expecting some adventure and a little danger. But nothing prepares them for their encounter with the strange inhabitant of the island.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

About the author

Siobhán Parkinson is an Irish writer for both children and adults. Siobhán grew up in Galway and Donegal. Her books have won numerous awards and have been translated into several languages. She is currently a co-editor of Bookbird, the magazine of international children's literature organsation IBBY. She resides in The Republic of Ireland with her husband Roger Bennett and son Matthew.

Reviews

[Nikola Jovanović · Rating 1 out of 5]

Lots of bullshit, lots. Even 13yr old me knows it.

[Al Cormier · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had picked this book as a candidate for recording for our radio listening service. However, while I enjoyed the story, I believe it was just a little too "British" for some of our listeners. I think they would have difficulty grasping some of the colloquialisms added by the author. Still, for the rest of us, it is a good light read targeting younger readers, but entertaining for all ages.

[Wayward Child · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have completely forgotten about this book. I`ve read it a loooooong time ago, maybe even more than a decade ago. Anyway, I`ve forgotten everything about it, until recently. I was in the bookstore, browsing, trying to resist the urge to buy everything, when I spotted it on a shelf. I couldn`t remember what it was about, just that I was left speechless when I was ten years old. So, I bought it to read it to my brother, and, now, I can`t remember what it was about it that enchanted me. I am older, but I don`t think I`ve lost my child persona entirely. Anyway, I liked it as much as I could and am glad my brother enjoyed it.

[Bettie · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5*