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The Witches: The Graphic Novel
Roald Dahl's darkly funny masterpiece, The Witches, now available as a graphic novel from Eisner Award-winning artist Pénélope Bagieu!
Witches are real, and they are very, very dangerous. They wear ordinary clothes and have ordinary jobs, living in ordinary towns all across the world -- and there's nothing they despise more than children. When an eight-year-old boy and his grandmother come face-to-face with the Grand High Witch herself, they may be the only ones who can stop the witches' latest plot to stamp out every last child in the country!
This full-color graphic novel edition of Roald Dahl's The Witches, adapted and illustrated by Eisner Award winner Pénélope Bagieu, is the first-ever Dahl story to appear in this format. Graphic novel readers and Roald Dahl fans alike will relish this dynamic new take on a uniquely funny tale.
Witches are real, and they are very, very dangerous. They wear ordinary clothes and have ordinary jobs, living in ordinary towns all across the world -- and there's nothing they despise more than children. When an eight-year-old boy and his grandmother come face-to-face with the Grand High Witch herself, they may be the only ones who can stop the witches' latest plot to stamp out every last child in the country!
This full-color graphic novel edition of Roald Dahl's The Witches, adapted and illustrated by Eisner Award winner Pénélope Bagieu, is the first-ever Dahl story to appear in this format. Graphic novel readers and Roald Dahl fans alike will relish this dynamic new take on a uniquely funny tale.
304 pages, Paperback
First published January 29, 2020
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Pénélope Bagieu
110 books900 followersPénélope Bagieu, (born 22 January 1982 Paris), is a French illustrator and comic designer. She became known for her comic blog My quite fascinating life.
Penelope Bagieu graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economic and Social studies, she spent a year at ESAT Paris, then at the National School of Decorative Arts in Paris and then at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design. Multimedia and entertainment, where she graduated in December 2006.
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Penelope Bagieu graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economic and Social studies, she spent a year at ESAT Paris, then at the National School of Decorative Arts in Paris and then at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design. Multimedia and entertainment, where she graduated in December 2006.
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November 3, 2020
One of those books with a tortured origin: here's the translated edition of a French adaptation of an English novel. Maybe the French influence explains why Grandmamma's smoking was not quietly dropped out of book even as so much else was changed to make the 37-year-old story more palatable for a modern audience.
The basic plot remains the same, with a young orphan boy being told about witches by his grandmother and then stumbling across a meeting of witches plotting to destroy all the children of England, but Bagieu fiddles with the details a lot in her adaptation. For increased diversity, the unnamed protagonist and his grandmother, who came from Norway in the novel, are depicted as brown-skinned people, and another character has been gender-swapped to provide the protagonist with a more dynamic and appealing sidekick.
I read the novel just before beginning this adaptation and I much prefer Bagieu's spin on the tale. It's funnier and less cold-blooded.
Now maybe I'll try the new movie.
The basic plot remains the same, with a young orphan boy being told about witches by his grandmother and then stumbling across a meeting of witches plotting to destroy all the children of England, but Bagieu fiddles with the details a lot in her adaptation. For increased diversity, the unnamed protagonist and his grandmother, who came from Norway in the novel, are depicted as brown-skinned people, and another character has been gender-swapped to provide the protagonist with a more dynamic and appealing sidekick.
I read the novel just before beginning this adaptation and I much prefer Bagieu's spin on the tale. It's funnier and less cold-blooded.
Now maybe I'll try the new movie.
July 7, 2020
Un petit bijou.
October 7, 2023
Re-read 2023: I was featuring this one yesterday in my Friday Favourites post on my blog and decided that a re-read is in order! This was so good and I love the characters, love their plans, and it was just so much creepy fun!
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Review for my 2020 read:
The Witches are back, this time in a gorgeous and dark Graphic Novel! I loved it!
I LOVE LOVE The Witches by Roald Dahl. Not just the original novel but also the old movie. Both scared me to bits when I was little. Witches that looked like normal ladies… that wanted to exterminate all the kids in the world. I was eager to get started on this one. The cover promised that it would have wonderful art.
It has been many many years since I last saw the movie or read the book so I cannot say if the graphic novel follows everything or if there are additions or reductions. I do remember some parts here and there, some things were definitely familiar to me. Plus, now I definitely want to try out the normal novel again. Not any time soon though as I am not visiting a library any time soon (just my hubby who is getting my reservations that suddenly went on transit/transport when I visited last week and so I couldn’t cancel them). But I hope this year at least.
In this book we follow a small boy and his grandma as they mourn the loss of the parents. Grandma was just the best character, next to the boy, in the book. I instantly took a liking to her. She never forced the boy anything, just gave him his space, plenty of love and hugs, and told him stories that people probably wouldn’t tell the average 8-year olds. But it has definitely saved him, and later on is the one thing that keeps him safe. Grandma is old but kick-ass. She is not afraid to tell people her opinion (I had such a laugh at the doctor scene), and she believes her boy and helps him out later. I love it! I had a big laugh at how she scoffs at all the old people and their bingo and such. I believe I may end up like this boy’s grandma. Though I do hope that I don’t encounter witches. shivers
The witches were a terrifying bunch. They seem normal (though for me a bit too normal) but wait until they remove things. Then you won’t be happy. Then you want to run. The Grand Witch is as frightening as she was in the book and the movie. She is not one you want to pass in an ally. She is even mean towards her underlings, with just a snap she will BBQ you into ashes.
I loved how brave our MC was when he turned into a mouse, and the plans he made. Of course he had help from his new friend and his grandma, but a lot things he had to do require a big dose of bravery.
There were lots of exciting and OMG parts. I loved it!
I just love how the parents of the girl reacted. Shocked yes, but I was half expecting them to run away. Instead they loved their daughter even if she was now a mouse. They were so eager to help her out. It was perfection and it made me smile so so much.
The ending? Mm, again it has been a while since I last read the novel, but the ending felt as if there could have been more. I would have loved an epilogue. I would love to know how things went on.
The illustrations were perfection. Pénélope Bagieu has an amazing art style!
All in all, I would highly recommend this one to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
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Review for my 2020 read:
The Witches are back, this time in a gorgeous and dark Graphic Novel! I loved it!
I LOVE LOVE The Witches by Roald Dahl. Not just the original novel but also the old movie. Both scared me to bits when I was little. Witches that looked like normal ladies… that wanted to exterminate all the kids in the world. I was eager to get started on this one. The cover promised that it would have wonderful art.
It has been many many years since I last saw the movie or read the book so I cannot say if the graphic novel follows everything or if there are additions or reductions. I do remember some parts here and there, some things were definitely familiar to me. Plus, now I definitely want to try out the normal novel again. Not any time soon though as I am not visiting a library any time soon (just my hubby who is getting my reservations that suddenly went on transit/transport when I visited last week and so I couldn’t cancel them). But I hope this year at least.
In this book we follow a small boy and his grandma as they mourn the loss of the parents. Grandma was just the best character, next to the boy, in the book. I instantly took a liking to her. She never forced the boy anything, just gave him his space, plenty of love and hugs, and told him stories that people probably wouldn’t tell the average 8-year olds. But it has definitely saved him, and later on is the one thing that keeps him safe. Grandma is old but kick-ass. She is not afraid to tell people her opinion (I had such a laugh at the doctor scene), and she believes her boy and helps him out later. I love it! I had a big laugh at how she scoffs at all the old people and their bingo and such. I believe I may end up like this boy’s grandma. Though I do hope that I don’t encounter witches. shivers
The witches were a terrifying bunch. They seem normal (though for me a bit too normal) but wait until they remove things. Then you won’t be happy. Then you want to run. The Grand Witch is as frightening as she was in the book and the movie. She is not one you want to pass in an ally. She is even mean towards her underlings, with just a snap she will BBQ you into ashes.
I loved how brave our MC was when he turned into a mouse, and the plans he made. Of course he had help from his new friend and his grandma, but a lot things he had to do require a big dose of bravery.
There were lots of exciting and OMG parts. I loved it!
I just love how the parents of the girl reacted. Shocked yes, but I was half expecting them to run away. Instead they loved their daughter even if she was now a mouse. They were so eager to help her out. It was perfection and it made me smile so so much.
The ending? Mm, again it has been a while since I last read the novel, but the ending felt as if there could have been more. I would have loved an epilogue. I would love to know how things went on.
The illustrations were perfection. Pénélope Bagieu has an amazing art style!
All in all, I would highly recommend this one to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
November 22, 2020
Roald Dahl was my favourite author when I was a kid. I’ve read four of his books so many times over the years I’ve lost count: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and The Witches. I could also pretty much ruin each of the movies (the originals, if they‘ve been remade) for you by telling you every line before they happen.
I loved searching for witches when I was a kid. Sure, I knew that this story was fiction but it was fun to play ‘what if’ and check to see if women walking past me were wearing gloves or scratching their head, or if their teeth had a slight bluish tinge.
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Although I was really interested in reading this graphic novel adaptation, I was nervous about it too. I’m a bit of a purist where childhood favourites are concerned; while I’m mostly okay with minor changes, I don’t want you to mess with my cherished childhood memories.
I’m happy to report that the story I know and love remains intact here. Sure, there are some changes but none that make me want to point at a specific page number in the original book and demand that it be changed back because it ruined the story.
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I’m sure I’ve missed some because it’s been a few years since I last read The Witches but the changes I noticed straight away were:
* The story takes place in England, not Norway
* Grandmamma and her grandson aren’t white (loving this!)
* Bruno Jenkins is a girl, whose name I still don’t know. Her surname is Jenkins and she has much better lines than Bruno did
* The Grand High Witch now says “remove” rather than “rrree-moof” and “wigs” instead of “vigs”
* Formula 86 is hidden in a different location in the Grand High Witch’s room
* There’s gambling at the hotel (whose name has changed) and mention of yoga and organic food
* Grandmamma’s conversation with the Jenkins’ has a different outcome and happens at a different time in the story
* Grandmamma ends up going into the kitchen to find her grandson rather than him meeting her back in the dining room
* The Jenkins family now stays in touch with Grandmamma and her grandson.
There were only a couple of things from the novel that I missed in the graphic novel. While the story of the girl in the painting is explained well in the graphic novel, the other early witch stories are only mentioned briefly. Also missing was Grandmamma telling her grandson how many beats per minute a mouse’s heart beats (500!). Neither impacts the story at all. They were simply a couple of my favourite bits as a kid.
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As a decades long Roald Dahl fan, I wholeheartedly approve of this adaptation. Besides the story remaining true to form, I also loved the illustrations. The Grand High Witch looked different unmasked than she does in my memory of the book and original movie but she was fantastic nonetheless.
I definitely need more Roald Dahl graphic novel adaptations.
Blog - https://schizanthusnerd.com
I loved searching for witches when I was a kid. Sure, I knew that this story was fiction but it was fun to play ‘what if’ and check to see if women walking past me were wearing gloves or scratching their head, or if their teeth had a slight bluish tinge.
[image error]
Although I was really interested in reading this graphic novel adaptation, I was nervous about it too. I’m a bit of a purist where childhood favourites are concerned; while I’m mostly okay with minor changes, I don’t want you to mess with my cherished childhood memories.
I’m happy to report that the story I know and love remains intact here. Sure, there are some changes but none that make me want to point at a specific page number in the original book and demand that it be changed back because it ruined the story.
[image error]
I’m sure I’ve missed some because it’s been a few years since I last read The Witches but the changes I noticed straight away were:
* The story takes place in England, not Norway
* Grandmamma and her grandson aren’t white (loving this!)
* Bruno Jenkins is a girl, whose name I still don’t know. Her surname is Jenkins and she has much better lines than Bruno did
* The Grand High Witch now says “remove” rather than “rrree-moof” and “wigs” instead of “vigs”
* Formula 86 is hidden in a different location in the Grand High Witch’s room
* There’s gambling at the hotel (whose name has changed) and mention of yoga and organic food
* Grandmamma’s conversation with the Jenkins’ has a different outcome and happens at a different time in the story
* Grandmamma ends up going into the kitchen to find her grandson rather than him meeting her back in the dining room
* The Jenkins family now stays in touch with Grandmamma and her grandson.
There were only a couple of things from the novel that I missed in the graphic novel. While the story of the girl in the painting is explained well in the graphic novel, the other early witch stories are only mentioned briefly. Also missing was Grandmamma telling her grandson how many beats per minute a mouse’s heart beats (500!). Neither impacts the story at all. They were simply a couple of my favourite bits as a kid.
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As a decades long Roald Dahl fan, I wholeheartedly approve of this adaptation. Besides the story remaining true to form, I also loved the illustrations. The Grand High Witch looked different unmasked than she does in my memory of the book and original movie but she was fantastic nonetheless.
I definitely need more Roald Dahl graphic novel adaptations.
Blog - https://schizanthusnerd.com
January 18, 2022
8 out of 10
When I saw that this book was based on a Roald Dahl story, I immediately picked it up. Upon first reading this book I was incredibly intrigued by the character designs and the funny nature of this graphic novel.
I love the humor in this book. The grandmother is full of personality and is a great character. The subject matter of this graphic novel is definitely quite scary but it's really interesting. I read this entire book with a smile on my face.
This book deals with witches. The grandmother seems to have a past with witches and she tells her grandson about them. The grandson accidentally ends up in a room filled with witches, and the witches make a plan to eliminate all the children from their lives.
The witches' plan to get rid of all the children is ridiculous and hilarious. I LOVE the design of the Grand High Witch. It is menacing, disgusting, horrifying, and vile. It is an excellent design, and it screams, "LOOK AT ME!"
Although the story is quite simple, the characters have a lot of personality. I loved how all the witches were described and drawn. I didn't like the love interest character though. I felt that her dialogue was a bit odd and confusing. There were some small pacing issues as well. But overall, this book was a very entertaining experience.
I definitely would recommend this book if you're looking for a humorous book with a lot of character. The grandmother is the best.
When I saw that this book was based on a Roald Dahl story, I immediately picked it up. Upon first reading this book I was incredibly intrigued by the character designs and the funny nature of this graphic novel.
I love the humor in this book. The grandmother is full of personality and is a great character. The subject matter of this graphic novel is definitely quite scary but it's really interesting. I read this entire book with a smile on my face.
This book deals with witches. The grandmother seems to have a past with witches and she tells her grandson about them. The grandson accidentally ends up in a room filled with witches, and the witches make a plan to eliminate all the children from their lives.
The witches' plan to get rid of all the children is ridiculous and hilarious. I LOVE the design of the Grand High Witch. It is menacing, disgusting, horrifying, and vile. It is an excellent design, and it screams, "LOOK AT ME!"
Although the story is quite simple, the characters have a lot of personality. I loved how all the witches were described and drawn. I didn't like the love interest character though. I felt that her dialogue was a bit odd and confusing. There were some small pacing issues as well. But overall, this book was a very entertaining experience.
I definitely would recommend this book if you're looking for a humorous book with a lot of character. The grandmother is the best.
June 17, 2020
20/20
N’ayant pas lu le texte original, cela ne m’a pas empêchée d’adorer cette BD à la fois pleine de suspense et vraiment très drôle. Les enfants vont adorer, et les plus grands aussi ! C’est un régal !
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N’ayant pas lu le texte original, cela ne m’a pas empêchée d’adorer cette BD à la fois pleine de suspense et vraiment très drôle. Les enfants vont adorer, et les plus grands aussi ! C’est un régal !
Ma chronique : https://myprettybooks.wordpress.com/2...
February 22, 2020
Hilarant et vraiment touchant. Roald Dahl était mon auteur préféré quand j’étais petite mais j’ai peu de souvenirs de ce roman, que je suis pourtant (presque) certaine d’avoir lu. J’ai en tout cas adoré la version de Pénélope Bagieu, au trait vivant et aux personnages hauts en couleurs. Je conseille aux petits et aux grands !
March 10, 2022
V zadnjem času so mi vse bolj všeč risoromani. Avtorica Penelope Bagieu me je že prej navdušila s svojimi Neustrašnimi, zato sem z veseljem posegla po njeni priredbi Čarovnic Roalda Dahla in resnično je fino (kar nekoliko temačno) branje.
March 4, 2020
EXCELLENTE ADAPTATION !
Ce format BD colle merveilleusement à l'humour malicieux de Roald Dahl. On retrouve le ton espiègle, le suspense et la cocasserie du roman (qu'on ne présente plus). Pénélope B. se régale en s'appropriant ce conte pour enfants qui fait dresser les cheveux sur la tête : on s'éclate avec sa petite grand-mère (note inside : le tabac tue), la relation avec son petit-fils est tordante, leur aventure à l'hôtel prend un tour affolant mais l'histoire est vraiment riche en rebondissements, émotions, claquements de dents, sourires et applaudissements.
Le mythe des sorcières retrouve aussi ses lettres de noblesse : oui, ce sont des femmes cruelles et sans cœur. Elles détestent les enfants et ont prévu de les éliminer du royaume. Et toc ! Le plan est infaillible... enfin, c'était sans se douter de l'espion derrière le paravent, qui sent le caca de chien.
J'avoue : Sacrées sorcières est mon roman préféré de Roald Dahl ♥
Seule entorse à la règle : Pénélope B. a créé un nouveau personnage qui n'existait pas dans le texte original. Elle a ainsi glissé une petite fille pour permettre aux lecteurs d'aujourd'hui de choisir le héros auquel il aimerait s'identifier. #ZeroDiscrimination #HeForShe
En tout cas, c'est une lecture formidable et terriblement palpitante. Une adaptation éclatante d'un classique qui n'a pas pris une ride. Humour noir et tension dramatique au taquet... absolument stupéfiant (et pétrifiant). Oui, on reste sur les fesses.
Et moi, j'adore !
Ce format BD colle merveilleusement à l'humour malicieux de Roald Dahl. On retrouve le ton espiègle, le suspense et la cocasserie du roman (qu'on ne présente plus). Pénélope B. se régale en s'appropriant ce conte pour enfants qui fait dresser les cheveux sur la tête : on s'éclate avec sa petite grand-mère (note inside : le tabac tue), la relation avec son petit-fils est tordante, leur aventure à l'hôtel prend un tour affolant mais l'histoire est vraiment riche en rebondissements, émotions, claquements de dents, sourires et applaudissements.
Le mythe des sorcières retrouve aussi ses lettres de noblesse : oui, ce sont des femmes cruelles et sans cœur. Elles détestent les enfants et ont prévu de les éliminer du royaume. Et toc ! Le plan est infaillible... enfin, c'était sans se douter de l'espion derrière le paravent, qui sent le caca de chien.
J'avoue : Sacrées sorcières est mon roman préféré de Roald Dahl ♥
Seule entorse à la règle : Pénélope B. a créé un nouveau personnage qui n'existait pas dans le texte original. Elle a ainsi glissé une petite fille pour permettre aux lecteurs d'aujourd'hui de choisir le héros auquel il aimerait s'identifier. #ZeroDiscrimination #HeForShe
En tout cas, c'est une lecture formidable et terriblement palpitante. Une adaptation éclatante d'un classique qui n'a pas pris une ride. Humour noir et tension dramatique au taquet... absolument stupéfiant (et pétrifiant). Oui, on reste sur les fesses.
Et moi, j'adore !
March 14, 2021
Unpopular opinion alert 😅
I don't have any attachment to Roald Dahl's stories, I didn't read any of his books when I was a child and I have seen Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory a grand total of once each. So yeah, the nostalgia everyone feels about this graphic novel is not getting to me at all.
Therefore I thought this book was: ok. I really like Pénélope Bagieu's style, it's cute and fun in here too. Other than that it was a nice children story where everything happens really fast, I appreciated the dark undertones in the ending but overall it didn't feel particularly special to me.
I don't have any attachment to Roald Dahl's stories, I didn't read any of his books when I was a child and I have seen Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory a grand total of once each. So yeah, the nostalgia everyone feels about this graphic novel is not getting to me at all.
Therefore I thought this book was: ok. I really like Pénélope Bagieu's style, it's cute and fun in here too. Other than that it was a nice children story where everything happens really fast, I appreciated the dark undertones in the ending but overall it didn't feel particularly special to me.
December 11, 2020
I haven´t read a lot of Roald Dahl, most of it was in my adult life so now I see that I´ve missed out on some great stories as a child! Amazing story, I love the graphic novel version, the drawings are amazing and it gives life to the story in an almost magical way.
July 29, 2021
This was a cute book.. I watched the movies (remake and old one) and I enjoyed every second!!
It was funny, cute and the artwork was good.
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐
It was funny, cute and the artwork was good.
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐
October 27, 2020
Thank you to Scholastic for providing me with a copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review!
Witches used to be around, and they could smell a kid from a mile away. You wouldn’t want to cross a witch, but there’s not many around anymore….except when a boy and his grandmother go on holiday. After discovering a hoard of them by accident, he has a plan to stop their evil plot, but that’s going to be hard to do in his current…..state.
I love that this beloved Roald Dahl story has been turned into a graphic novel! Even if my 4 year old did make me sit down and read all 304 pages to her in one sitting 😄 I don’t have a lot of experience reading graphic novels but this one was easy to follow and both brought back memories of reading the original story when I was younger, and gave me new visuals to go with it. The illustrations are fantastic and although they are somewhat different, they still seem to hold true to the style we’ve come to know and love on the covers of Dahl’s other books.
Witches used to be around, and they could smell a kid from a mile away. You wouldn’t want to cross a witch, but there’s not many around anymore….except when a boy and his grandmother go on holiday. After discovering a hoard of them by accident, he has a plan to stop their evil plot, but that’s going to be hard to do in his current…..state.
I love that this beloved Roald Dahl story has been turned into a graphic novel! Even if my 4 year old did make me sit down and read all 304 pages to her in one sitting 😄 I don’t have a lot of experience reading graphic novels but this one was easy to follow and both brought back memories of reading the original story when I was younger, and gave me new visuals to go with it. The illustrations are fantastic and although they are somewhat different, they still seem to hold true to the style we’ve come to know and love on the covers of Dahl’s other books.
July 1, 2020
I love The Witches - the original book, the movie from the 90’s - and now this graphic novel adaptation! The art was really fun and fresh - kind of a child-like, quirky quality that I think will appeal to kids especially (particularly love how Grandmama is drawn!). The author did a great job of incorporating minor updates that helps the material feel more contemporary. Recommended for long-time Dahl fans, but a fun way to introduce a whole new audience to his work!
April 5, 2021
Vauhdikas, hieno sarjakuvaversio Roald Dahlin Kuka pelkää noitia -lastenkirjasta. Tarinaa on aavistuksen modernisoitu. Bagieu on todella taitava, tämä kirja koukutti tehokkaasti.
October 29, 2021
Slightly updated, but true to the original story (which I just read for the first time recently). Super fun art and vivid coloring brought these quirky characters to life. Grandma was very cute, and her appearance quite perfectly fit the grandma stereotype, which made me laugh. I mean, she’s in her 80s, so it made sense. The Grand High Witch was delightfully creepy when the mask came off. A fun adaptation!
March 26, 2020
Une chouette adaptation d'un roman de Roald Dahl dont les souvenirs qui me restaient n'étaient pas très vifs (j'ai de bons souvenirs d'Angelica Houston dans l'adaptation ciné par contre !).
Ça se lit vite, c'est joyeusement coloré, la sorcière en chef est affreuse à souhait et l'histoire ne souffre d'aucun temps mort. Je me suis retrouvée à la fin de l'album en me disant "oh non déjà ?".
À partager avec votre entourage le plus jeune et à relire quand l'enfance vous manque un peu.
Ça se lit vite, c'est joyeusement coloré, la sorcière en chef est affreuse à souhait et l'histoire ne souffre d'aucun temps mort. Je me suis retrouvée à la fin de l'album en me disant "oh non déjà ?".
À partager avec votre entourage le plus jeune et à relire quand l'enfance vous manque un peu.
November 4, 2020
Je ne connaissais pas du tout l'oeuvre originale, je n'avais pas spécialement d'attente et j'ai adoré !
J'ai passé un très bon moment, j'ai beaucoup rigolé (vraiment, j'ai éclaté de rire plusieurs fois), l'histoire est touchante, et on sent que Pénélope Bagieu a prit beaucoup de plaisir à réaliser cette BD.
J'ai passé un très bon moment, j'ai beaucoup rigolé (vraiment, j'ai éclaté de rire plusieurs fois), l'histoire est touchante, et on sent que Pénélope Bagieu a prit beaucoup de plaisir à réaliser cette BD.
October 19, 2020
This brings back so many memories! It's very well done.
January 12, 2024
(3.5 ⭐ rounded up)
to be completely honest, i haven't read the original book, as written by roald dahl but i've read many of his books so i can confidently say that the adaptation was successful in evoking that dahl-ist sensation (from the illustrations to the humoristic dialogues).
i've heard that this adaptation deviated quite a lot from the original story but tbh it doesn't make any difference to me bc i was not familiar with the originan plot to begin with lmao. so, judging the graphic novel as an original body of work, i REALLY really liked it <3 it was witty, it was humoristic, the illustrations were gorgeous and i loved the character of the granny so much 🥺
totally recommend it if you like roald dahl and witches!!
to be completely honest, i haven't read the original book, as written by roald dahl but i've read many of his books so i can confidently say that the adaptation was successful in evoking that dahl-ist sensation (from the illustrations to the humoristic dialogues).
i've heard that this adaptation deviated quite a lot from the original story but tbh it doesn't make any difference to me bc i was not familiar with the originan plot to begin with lmao. so, judging the graphic novel as an original body of work, i REALLY really liked it <3 it was witty, it was humoristic, the illustrations were gorgeous and i loved the character of the granny so much 🥺
totally recommend it if you like roald dahl and witches!!
September 21, 2021
Come sempre questa storia acchiappa e incolla alle pagina, che siano scritte oppure disegnate come in questo caso.
Le tavole di Penelope Bagieu sono semplicemente perfette e rendono magnificamente la paura che queste streghe incutono ad ogni età.
Anche i piccoli cambiamenti apportati dalla Bagieu (nonna e nipote afrodiscendenti, topolina anziché bambino obeso e lieto fine per lei) non inficiano la storia, anzi la rendono molto gradevole.
Le tavole di Penelope Bagieu sono semplicemente perfette e rendono magnificamente la paura che queste streghe incutono ad ogni età.
Anche i piccoli cambiamenti apportati dalla Bagieu (nonna e nipote afrodiscendenti, topolina anziché bambino obeso e lieto fine per lei) non inficiano la storia, anzi la rendono molto gradevole.
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June 10, 2024Moi, j'aime bien les sorcières. Alors cette BD qui met en scène leur haine des enfants, leurs crimes et leur disparition m'a un peu attristée...
April 5, 2021
Juste magnifique!!! ❤️
November 29, 2020
The Witches is one of the Dahl novels I actually haven’t read yet (but now I want to read it so I can compare). The story is a bit dark (as most Dahl books are) but it was exciting. I wasn’t a huge fan of the illustration style but it fit the story well and reminded me of illustrations of other Dahl stories.
I don’t think I will purchase for my elementary library though. A bit too much “adult” things like the couple making out on the bench, the mouse in the cook’s pants, and the blood.
I don’t think I will purchase for my elementary library though. A bit too much “adult” things like the couple making out on the bench, the mouse in the cook’s pants, and the blood.
August 5, 2022
The Witches is my LEAST favorite Dahl's novel, by far, so I imagine that this will condition my vote; anyway, this graphic novel improves the story a bit by adding a different side character (a girl, instead of the fat boy) and a bit more thrill than the original novel thanks to Bagieu's drawings. Good enough, even though I didn't change my mind about the original book.
STYLING: ⭐⭐⭐
ORIGINALITY: ⭐⭐
CHARACTER DEV.: ⭐⭐
PLOT DEV.: ⭐
IMPORTANCE: ⭐
STYLING: ⭐⭐⭐
ORIGINALITY: ⭐⭐
CHARACTER DEV.: ⭐⭐
PLOT DEV.: ⭐
IMPORTANCE: ⭐
October 6, 2020
I'm lowkey in love with Penelope Bagieu.
This is such an adorable story, the artwork is beautiful and enjoyed it immensely. I don't know how the actual book ends but I feel there is more to the story.
This is such an adorable story, the artwork is beautiful and enjoyed it immensely. I don't know how the actual book ends but I feel there is more to the story.
May 29, 2020
Une super adaptation qui nous embarque délicieusement et avec brio dans l'univers facétieux de Roald Dahl.
January 12, 2021
Serie som håller sig till historien, men även gör sin egna spin på historien mycket bra. Annorlunda, men härlig illustration.
February 14, 2021
Une adaptation absolument parfaite ! Pénélope Bagieu a tout déchiré !!!!
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