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The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams
Abbie Adams and her family come from a long line of witches, and she’s having a tough time keeping it a secret from her best friend and the rest of her school. Especially the day her little brother morphs into a wolf and tries to eat his teacher. That’s also the day her father brings home a kitten. Abbie’s been begging for a cat for months, and she falls in love with that fluffy fuzzball right away. But there’s something peculiar about this kitten, and it just might take a witch like Abbie to figure out what it is.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published March 30, 2010
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July 23, 2010
Abbie Adams has a lot to worry about. Her little brother isn’t always good at controlling his magic, so she often has to use her own magic to reverse his spells and make his first-grade teacher and his classmates forget weird things they’ve seen. But sometimes she forgets to cover her own tracks well enough, so she gets in trouble with her strict, fifth-grade teacher. And she doesn’t study enough at school or on her magical talents. When she discovers that her new kitten is actually a boy under an enchanting spell, she finds motivation to learn more about history and magic to help him out.
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams by Rhonda Hayter is a fun look at how witches would have to adjust if they went about their daily lives among non-magical people. Some things are off limits, like casting forgetting spells just so you won’t get in trouble even if you deserve it. And some witches are evil, like the powerful witch who turned the boy into a kitten and plans to alter the history of technology.
Abbie has a fresh, winning voice that makes her seem like any other fifth grader. Whether she’s trying to save her little brother, help her parents, act in the school play, or save her kitten, Abbie’s charm is her sincerity and her desire to do the right thing. Moms and daughters will both fall in love with Abbie and her family as they explore science, history and a little bit of magic. I recommend The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams for mother-daughter book clubs with girls aged 9 to 12.
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams by Rhonda Hayter is a fun look at how witches would have to adjust if they went about their daily lives among non-magical people. Some things are off limits, like casting forgetting spells just so you won’t get in trouble even if you deserve it. And some witches are evil, like the powerful witch who turned the boy into a kitten and plans to alter the history of technology.
Abbie has a fresh, winning voice that makes her seem like any other fifth grader. Whether she’s trying to save her little brother, help her parents, act in the school play, or save her kitten, Abbie’s charm is her sincerity and her desire to do the right thing. Moms and daughters will both fall in love with Abbie and her family as they explore science, history and a little bit of magic. I recommend The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams for mother-daughter book clubs with girls aged 9 to 12.
July 15, 2015
This was a fun read! If you have ever had an extensive conversation with a young person who is excited about telling you about his/her day or a recent adventure, then you will understand when I tell you this was stream of consciousness for the tween reader! It was cool!
Abbie Adams tells the reader the ups and downs of being a young witch including asides; vocabulary words;, visits to the principal's office; encounters with her little brother, loving aunt, understanding best friend, an evil witch, a very unique kitten, etc.; disobeying parents; time outs; lessons learned, and more.
In many witchy worlds we are told magic should not be used for personal gain. Other worlds, like this one, allow for magic use in many more instances with a few rules about the type of magic that can be used on non-magic folk. In this story we encounter a bad guy who crosses that line and tries to change history on a major level.
[I chuckled shortly after starting this book because the main character is named after the second president's wife - Abigail Adams. I had to chuckle again just now as I was going to start the paragraph, "The Adams family..." Anyway...]
This was a great story to see someone come to terms with a lot of different things in their life. Not super deep things, but the things that are basic life essentials when dealing with friends and family. Great chapter titles too (Egg on My Face).
Yes, this is for grades 3-5 but it's a fun chapter book with some nice 5-dollar and 10-cent words, lots of action and adventure, and lessons learned.
Abbie Adams tells the reader the ups and downs of being a young witch including asides; vocabulary words;, visits to the principal's office; encounters with her little brother, loving aunt, understanding best friend, an evil witch, a very unique kitten, etc.; disobeying parents; time outs; lessons learned, and more.
In many witchy worlds we are told magic should not be used for personal gain. Other worlds, like this one, allow for magic use in many more instances with a few rules about the type of magic that can be used on non-magic folk. In this story we encounter a bad guy who crosses that line and tries to change history on a major level.
[I chuckled shortly after starting this book because the main character is named after the second president's wife - Abigail Adams. I had to chuckle again just now as I was going to start the paragraph, "The Adams family..." Anyway...]
This was a great story to see someone come to terms with a lot of different things in their life. Not super deep things, but the things that are basic life essentials when dealing with friends and family. Great chapter titles too (Egg on My Face).
Yes, this is for grades 3-5 but it's a fun chapter book with some nice 5-dollar and 10-cent words, lots of action and adventure, and lessons learned.
March 24, 2014
This book is The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams by Rhonda Hayter. It is a story about one girl who's name is Abbie Adams. She is a witch, and her family is a witch family. She got a blood from her parents, and she became a witch. No one knows that she is a witch, and nobody is supposed to know. One day, a black cat appears in her house, and they started to feed and helped the cat. But there were some problems and mystery of a black cat. And finally they find out that the cat was a Thomas Edison the famous scientist. I think it is really funny that the writer described about witch, and how they solved the problem by a witchy way. I think this book is really interesting. People who like wizard stories will enjoy this book as well.
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams
Rhonda Hayter
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams
Rhonda Hayter
October 28, 2018
A sweet, fun story about a modern day family of witches living in the world of mainly non-witches, told from the perspective of fifth grader Abbie Adams. Abbie would really love to tell her best friend, Callie, that she's a witch, but at least she can show Callie her new pet kitten. When Abbie looks closely at her new kitten, however, she's pretty sure there's more going on than meets the eye with her new little bundle of fur.
I loved the family dynamics of Abbie's loving and supportive mom and dad and her aunt Sophie, along with the silly antics of her younger brother, Munch. It was also fun meeting a few members of the witch community throughout the story. :-)
I loved the family dynamics of Abbie's loving and supportive mom and dad and her aunt Sophie, along with the silly antics of her younger brother, Munch. It was also fun meeting a few members of the witch community throughout the story. :-)
December 27, 2018
It was cute, and the writing was decent. That's about all I can say about it. I felt like this book had such promise, but it fell short for me for some reason. There were parts of it that were really boring, and the characters felt flat.
For a middle grade book or reader, I think it does well. Children will like it, and Abbie's personality and stream of thoughts. It was simplistic, and in a way feel-good family book.
Nothing wrong with that, but it didn't satisfy me at all. I didn't want more, I didn't care to see more of the characters, so it was just an okay book. There and then gone.
Not much else to add other than that I read it.
For a middle grade book or reader, I think it does well. Children will like it, and Abbie's personality and stream of thoughts. It was simplistic, and in a way feel-good family book.
Nothing wrong with that, but it didn't satisfy me at all. I didn't want more, I didn't care to see more of the characters, so it was just an okay book. There and then gone.
Not much else to add other than that I read it.
October 7, 2015
I thought this book was great!I loved how Abbie did everything to try to protect her family.This book is about Abbie.Her dad buys her a black cat.Since Abbie is a witch,she can tell when something is up and something was up.She took a quick look at her cat and realized that her cat was a human who got trapped in a cats body!Her family and her try everything possible to help the cat.I would reccomend this book to people who like reading books about witches
November 30, 2017
Cute, fast read. Not the best book about witches or magic I've ever read, and I found the narrator's voice a bit annoying at times (like the author was trying too hard to sound like a kid)... but still fun!
January 3, 2014
It could be better but was ok. She is a good big sister. I wish that this was a seires.
June 16, 2019
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams is all over the place literally, with a magic and time travel theme. Thomas Edison was a unique addition to the plotline, and was the only character that is allowed to develop.
As far as the other characters such as Abbie or Munch, they fell flat for me. It was hard for me to read so many facts pitched by Abbie, instead of letting the character(s) unfold. Abbie talks to the reader and throughout the books says stuff like," Well, I won't bore you with all the details..."
I also did not know Abbie was supposed to be in the fifth grade. She talks like this," You know, I'm feeling pretty funny here, Tom. ...On the one hand..." I thought she was high school, trying to talk like an older adult.
I assumed Munch was a toddler because Mom conjures up mattress spells to keep him from hurting himself. But then other paragraphs referenced Munch's love for Jimmy Hendrix, heavy metal, and wanting guitar lessons. Obviously, I was VERY confused when Munch was a six year old boy.
Cute story, nothing inappropriate for younger readers, which is a miracle these days. But because of the very detailed plotline, I would recommend The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams for fifth graders who like magic or time travel.
As far as the other characters such as Abbie or Munch, they fell flat for me. It was hard for me to read so many facts pitched by Abbie, instead of letting the character(s) unfold. Abbie talks to the reader and throughout the books says stuff like," Well, I won't bore you with all the details..."
I also did not know Abbie was supposed to be in the fifth grade. She talks like this," You know, I'm feeling pretty funny here, Tom. ...On the one hand..." I thought she was high school, trying to talk like an older adult.
I assumed Munch was a toddler because Mom conjures up mattress spells to keep him from hurting himself. But then other paragraphs referenced Munch's love for Jimmy Hendrix, heavy metal, and wanting guitar lessons. Obviously, I was VERY confused when Munch was a six year old boy.
Cute story, nothing inappropriate for younger readers, which is a miracle these days. But because of the very detailed plotline, I would recommend The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams for fifth graders who like magic or time travel.
May 1, 2020
A sweet, fun story about a modern day family of witches living in the world of mainly non-witches. this book is told from the perspective of fifth grader Abbie Adams. Abbie would really love to tell her best friend, Callie, that she's a witch, but at least she can show Callie her new pet kitten. When Abbie looks closely at her new kitten, however, she's pretty sure there's more going on than meets the eye with her new little bundle of fur.
I loved the family dynamics of Abbie's loving and supportive mom and dad and her aunt Sophie, along with the silly antics of her younger brother, Munch. It was also fun meeting a few members of the witch community throughout the story.
This book would be great for elementary through middle school.
I loved the family dynamics of Abbie's loving and supportive mom and dad and her aunt Sophie, along with the silly antics of her younger brother, Munch. It was also fun meeting a few members of the witch community throughout the story.
This book would be great for elementary through middle school.
October 5, 2017
While I don't normally read children's books, I did read this one, and I enjoyed it so thoroughly that I had difficulty putting it aside for other things; such as, sleeping. It is especially fun to read books in which it is apparent that the author enjoyed writing them. This was one. The plot was interesting and the characters well defined with personalities that kept the reader enchanted throughout the story. If you are currently, or if you have ever been a young child, I encourage you to read this book. It was a lot of fun.
May 15, 2018
This was actually a pretty cute book. I had it since I was little, but never read it until I was bored one summer night in 2015.
I think the pages are each fascinating - keeping you reeled in all the way through from the beginning to the middle to the end. I like the realistic historical element added in and how it is delivered in a cute way aimed at kids.
I would definitely recommend this as a good read for kids - maybe around Halloween?
*Fact: I was reading this book late at night when I experienced my first earthquake! It was so cool!*
I think the pages are each fascinating - keeping you reeled in all the way through from the beginning to the middle to the end. I like the realistic historical element added in and how it is delivered in a cute way aimed at kids.
I would definitely recommend this as a good read for kids - maybe around Halloween?
*Fact: I was reading this book late at night when I experienced my first earthquake! It was so cool!*
November 14, 2018
Abbie dams is one of the main characters and her family are witches but is keeping it a secretary its hard for her to keep the secret from her bff his little brother loots ate his own teacher Abbie lays wanted a kitten when she got her kitten she realized there was something special about the kitten. I don’t really recommend this book but for people who love mystery this is a great book for you.
October 2, 2018
Such a cute read! Read it for old times sake! I had a bit of a hard time getting into it but once I hit a point it became really good. Only gave it four stars because it’s too juvenile for me of course but I would for sure have had it on my top favorites list as a kid.
September 14, 2018
I remembered this book being really good when I found it cleaning through my old stuff? But way too below my level to read again.
November 18, 2018
Cute book. Great for younger students who are not up to Harry Potter.
November 30, 2019
My 12-year-old daughter read this out loud to me over the course of a few months, and I really enjoyed it.
August 7, 2021
Five stars because I read this in like fifth grade and remember really really liking it. No idea what I would think of it now, no idea if I'll ever find out. But I liked it when I was ten.
April 1, 2023
A fun quick teen novel, but a little loose in the details
June 28, 2023
permanent favorite!
March 11, 2010
"Honestly, I can't say enough good about this book. When I was given the opportunity to review it I was thinking I was probably getting another Harry Potter wannabe, but I was very pleasantly surprised. A young girl, Abbie Adams, her magical family living in a non-magical world and some very strange coincidences all add up to a fabulous story with a history lesson to boot.
"How do you feel about books that teach? Say I told you that you were going to have to read a 250 page book all about historical events...does it still sound appealing? Let me make it more definitive, how about a book all about say, Thomas Edison or the Founding Fathers of The United States of America? Still interested? Well, if so, you're better than me. In high school I was definitely interested in these things, but hardly anyone could make them interesting or appealing. Somehow, with a wonderful blend of beautiful writing, a fabulous story and a history lesson...Rhonda Hayter has done it! I've actually found myself on Wikipedia looking up people from her book!
"Not only is there a history lesson to be learned in The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams, but there is a wonderful story of friendship and family. Each member of her family cares about the other. Something I'm not so sure is common in every home today, but something I know we all can strive for. Even Abbie's aunt plays a huge role in her life, not to mention that she's an actress which is just what Abbie wants to be when she grows up. Abbie and her brother also have a wonderful dynamic between them. They show us all that we can sometimes be upset with our siblings (or anyone for that matter), but it's important to love them first before anything else. In addition to these family members Abbie struggles to find the balance between friendship and her magical world that they are not a part of. She learns that sometimes there has to be a little bit of give when it comes to the secrets in her life, especially when it involves her closest friends.
"Every part of this story is delightful. There are twists and turns and some surprises to be found. In the end though it's Rhonda Hayter's writing that so seamlessly tells the story and her character Abbie, steals the show! Make sure to pick it up when it's released in April! It was definitely a book I will be picking up and may even be making a trip down for her LA signing because I loved it just that much!"
"How do you feel about books that teach? Say I told you that you were going to have to read a 250 page book all about historical events...does it still sound appealing? Let me make it more definitive, how about a book all about say, Thomas Edison or the Founding Fathers of The United States of America? Still interested? Well, if so, you're better than me. In high school I was definitely interested in these things, but hardly anyone could make them interesting or appealing. Somehow, with a wonderful blend of beautiful writing, a fabulous story and a history lesson...Rhonda Hayter has done it! I've actually found myself on Wikipedia looking up people from her book!
"Not only is there a history lesson to be learned in The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams, but there is a wonderful story of friendship and family. Each member of her family cares about the other. Something I'm not so sure is common in every home today, but something I know we all can strive for. Even Abbie's aunt plays a huge role in her life, not to mention that she's an actress which is just what Abbie wants to be when she grows up. Abbie and her brother also have a wonderful dynamic between them. They show us all that we can sometimes be upset with our siblings (or anyone for that matter), but it's important to love them first before anything else. In addition to these family members Abbie struggles to find the balance between friendship and her magical world that they are not a part of. She learns that sometimes there has to be a little bit of give when it comes to the secrets in her life, especially when it involves her closest friends.
"Every part of this story is delightful. There are twists and turns and some surprises to be found. In the end though it's Rhonda Hayter's writing that so seamlessly tells the story and her character Abbie, steals the show! Make sure to pick it up when it's released in April! It was definitely a book I will be picking up and may even be making a trip down for her LA signing because I loved it just that much!"
January 24, 2011
What a fun and original debut! I love reading middle grade because they never cease to make me smile and look back fondly at my elementary/middle school years.
Abbie was a free spirited and extremely likable main character. Abbie, her younger brother, Munch, and her parents were all witches, but life wasn't always easy for them. Especially because Abbie doesn't have a Hogwarts to attend and must go to school with humans. This does cause Abbie to get into a bit of mischief because she occasionally has to do magic to keep her brother from accidentally revealing their secret. She also is so busy at home learning magic spells and witch history that she doesn't have much time for homework. My heart went out to Abbie because things really must have been hard for her. I mean who wants to have to keep such a big secret from your best friend?
I loved how Abbie's parents and younger brother played such a prominent role in the story. They were sweet, if not a bit odd, and always treated their kids with kindness. Things got a little hectic for the Adams' when Abbie's new kitten turns out to be a human that was cursed and transformed into a feline by an evil witch. To further complicate things, "Tom" is not just any human, but the famous inventor Thomas Edison!
From there a lot of twists and turns in the plot start occurring as the Adams' race to find a spell to make Tom a human again and return him to the past before history, and thus the present, is changed.
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams was a fast paced and creative debut sure to appeal to all middle grade readers. Abbie is a heroine I constantly wanted the best for and she always made me laugh. There were some interesting historical facts intertwined in the story and Rhonda Hayter presented witches in her own fun way.
I definitely recommend this to anyone eight and up and I'm looking forward to reading more by Rhonda Hayter in the future!
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
Abbie was a free spirited and extremely likable main character. Abbie, her younger brother, Munch, and her parents were all witches, but life wasn't always easy for them. Especially because Abbie doesn't have a Hogwarts to attend and must go to school with humans. This does cause Abbie to get into a bit of mischief because she occasionally has to do magic to keep her brother from accidentally revealing their secret. She also is so busy at home learning magic spells and witch history that she doesn't have much time for homework. My heart went out to Abbie because things really must have been hard for her. I mean who wants to have to keep such a big secret from your best friend?
I loved how Abbie's parents and younger brother played such a prominent role in the story. They were sweet, if not a bit odd, and always treated their kids with kindness. Things got a little hectic for the Adams' when Abbie's new kitten turns out to be a human that was cursed and transformed into a feline by an evil witch. To further complicate things, "Tom" is not just any human, but the famous inventor Thomas Edison!
From there a lot of twists and turns in the plot start occurring as the Adams' race to find a spell to make Tom a human again and return him to the past before history, and thus the present, is changed.
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams was a fast paced and creative debut sure to appeal to all middle grade readers. Abbie is a heroine I constantly wanted the best for and she always made me laugh. There were some interesting historical facts intertwined in the story and Rhonda Hayter presented witches in her own fun way.
I definitely recommend this to anyone eight and up and I'm looking forward to reading more by Rhonda Hayter in the future!
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
June 13, 2012
I want to branch into middle grade fiction more often. Why? It's important, particularly to kids who enjoy reading. Chapter books don't have the complexity to hold their attention, but young adult and adult books contain inappropriate content. I knew I spent several enjoyable years with middle grade authors like Bruce Coville, Mary Downing Hahn, and Willo Davis Roberts. Plus, I have two cousins who are the perfect age for middle grade novels. I don't just want to hook them up with what I enjoyed as a kid; I want to shower them with the best new books too! (What, you don't periodically gift copy boxes full of books to your relatives?)
It's a little strange reading a book for younger readers again. On one hand, THE WITCHY WORRIES OF ABBIE ADAMS felt highly episodic to me. The different threads like Abbie's school play and trying to get Tom home, rarely intertwine. They're mostly explored on their own. On the other hand, it feels perfect for reading at night. I'd always want to finish "one more chapter!", and it's much easier to get to bed after reading one that comes to an actual conclusion.
Abbie herself seems like someone younger readers can identify with. She's always getting in trouble due to her younger brother and she has trouble focusing on schoolwork when there are other things to do. While Tom Edison figures into the story, Rhonda Hayter doesn't use him as a means to be didactic. She acknowledges his importance in American history and goes on with the story. Tom's work ethic, however, does provide a nice contrast to Abbie's. (And whether his slang is accurate or not, it's fun.)
Generally, THE WITCHY WORRIES OF ABBIE ADAMS is a fun novel with a little bit of mystery and a little bit of fantasy - both genres I've always enjoyed. While I'm still refamiliarizing myself with the middle grade world and where things fit within it, I can tell you there are no dead dogs.
It's a little strange reading a book for younger readers again. On one hand, THE WITCHY WORRIES OF ABBIE ADAMS felt highly episodic to me. The different threads like Abbie's school play and trying to get Tom home, rarely intertwine. They're mostly explored on their own. On the other hand, it feels perfect for reading at night. I'd always want to finish "one more chapter!", and it's much easier to get to bed after reading one that comes to an actual conclusion.
Abbie herself seems like someone younger readers can identify with. She's always getting in trouble due to her younger brother and she has trouble focusing on schoolwork when there are other things to do. While Tom Edison figures into the story, Rhonda Hayter doesn't use him as a means to be didactic. She acknowledges his importance in American history and goes on with the story. Tom's work ethic, however, does provide a nice contrast to Abbie's. (And whether his slang is accurate or not, it's fun.)
Generally, THE WITCHY WORRIES OF ABBIE ADAMS is a fun novel with a little bit of mystery and a little bit of fantasy - both genres I've always enjoyed. While I'm still refamiliarizing myself with the middle grade world and where things fit within it, I can tell you there are no dead dogs.
July 9, 2015
Witchy Worries is Rhonda Hayter's first book and its a very fun and cute book about Abbie Adams and all the things that happens to her family.
Abbie can't tell anyone she is a witch, so she is always getting into trouble trying to keep her little brother from letting the family secret out on accident. She sort of feels alone because she can't talk to her best friend about anything that goes on in the family. So when her father brings home a kitten Abbie is so happy. She notices something strange about her new kitten, he seems to want to read books. When she looks him in the eyes she finds out he is a boy, not a cat.
Her family set out to try and find a way to disenchant the young boy, but things are not going to well. Things get really interesting when they find out he is Thomas Edison. If they can't find a way to get him back to the past, what will happen to the future. There would be none of his inventions!
Abbie feels the weight of everything from being lonely to trying to figure out how to help Thomas. So many things for a young witch to have to worry about.
Rhonda gives us a great loving family to read about. Abbies Father is a Doctor trying to find a cure for the Witch Flu, Her mom is sometimes a bit to busy to cook (so she magicly whips up some food..wish I could do that..lol) She has a little brother who bugs her but she always helps him out though most of the time it gets her in trouble. (great big sister) They are a lot like most normal families except they are witches.
I really thought that this was a cute book, its one that young readers can really enjoy. It has a bit of magic, a little excitement, cute furry kitten, and a grand adventure. It is really geared towards thoughs that are 12yrs or younger but I think that some older readers might find it a fun novel to read when looking for something light-hearted.
Abbie can't tell anyone she is a witch, so she is always getting into trouble trying to keep her little brother from letting the family secret out on accident. She sort of feels alone because she can't talk to her best friend about anything that goes on in the family. So when her father brings home a kitten Abbie is so happy. She notices something strange about her new kitten, he seems to want to read books. When she looks him in the eyes she finds out he is a boy, not a cat.
Her family set out to try and find a way to disenchant the young boy, but things are not going to well. Things get really interesting when they find out he is Thomas Edison. If they can't find a way to get him back to the past, what will happen to the future. There would be none of his inventions!
Abbie feels the weight of everything from being lonely to trying to figure out how to help Thomas. So many things for a young witch to have to worry about.
Rhonda gives us a great loving family to read about. Abbies Father is a Doctor trying to find a cure for the Witch Flu, Her mom is sometimes a bit to busy to cook (so she magicly whips up some food..wish I could do that..lol) She has a little brother who bugs her but she always helps him out though most of the time it gets her in trouble. (great big sister) They are a lot like most normal families except they are witches.
I really thought that this was a cute book, its one that young readers can really enjoy. It has a bit of magic, a little excitement, cute furry kitten, and a grand adventure. It is really geared towards thoughs that are 12yrs or younger but I think that some older readers might find it a fun novel to read when looking for something light-hearted.
July 9, 2010
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams is a celebration of a first book by Rhonda Hayter. Aimed at children from 3rd to 6th grade, this cleverly written book about a 5th grade witch will appeal to a range of readers.
Ms. Hayter has perfected the style of speaking of a fifth grader so when Abbie, the main character who is a witch, narrates her tale, it sounds just like a fifth grader is speaking. Children will have no difficulty relating to Abbie when she has problems doing her homework, relating to her teacher, talking to her parents, managing her younger brother, and sometimes just dealing with her best friend (who does not know she is a witch).
There is mystery aplenty in the story. Abbie's father is working on a cure for the "witch flu" which causes witches to lose their powers. Her brings Abbie a kitten as a pet, but things are not what they appear to be--especially the small kitten. There is a fairly predictable bad guy (it does not come as a surprise that he is the evil-does), a predictable fight between good and evil, and the usual happy ending.
That said, this is quite an enjoyable read with issues that can be raised and discussed. The author includes a teacher's guide on her website.
Kirkus Reviews said, "Light as cotton candy and just as tasty."
Booklist wrote, "Abbie is an appealing, peppy protagonist..."
Visit the author's website for more information and reviews.
The reviewer received this book courtesy of The Picnic Basket.
Ms. Hayter has perfected the style of speaking of a fifth grader so when Abbie, the main character who is a witch, narrates her tale, it sounds just like a fifth grader is speaking. Children will have no difficulty relating to Abbie when she has problems doing her homework, relating to her teacher, talking to her parents, managing her younger brother, and sometimes just dealing with her best friend (who does not know she is a witch).
There is mystery aplenty in the story. Abbie's father is working on a cure for the "witch flu" which causes witches to lose their powers. Her brings Abbie a kitten as a pet, but things are not what they appear to be--especially the small kitten. There is a fairly predictable bad guy (it does not come as a surprise that he is the evil-does), a predictable fight between good and evil, and the usual happy ending.
That said, this is quite an enjoyable read with issues that can be raised and discussed. The author includes a teacher's guide on her website.
Kirkus Reviews said, "Light as cotton candy and just as tasty."
Booklist wrote, "Abbie is an appealing, peppy protagonist..."
Visit the author's website for more information and reviews.
The reviewer received this book courtesy of The Picnic Basket.
June 5, 2015
"Come to think of it, the day my brother tried to eat his first grade teacher turned out to be the same day my dad brought me home a very very strange cat."
I bought this book at a school fair after reading the first sentence. And it lived up to its promise. Delightful read.
Abbie Adams has all the normal fifth grade worries, plus a few extra. Abbie Adams is a witch. So are the rest of her family. Her younger brother, Munch, has a bad habit of transforming into things he shouldn't. she barely saved the Kindergarten teacher from being eaten by his wolf form. In this world, witches don't call the rest of the world Muggles, but they do everything they can to prevent outsiders from knowing witches exist. Abbie can’t even tell her best friend. And that’s hard. When Abbie’s dad gives her a kitten, things go from bad to crazy. The kitten isn’t a kitten. The soul of a boy is trapped inside. Abbie and her family have to find the “When” the boy came from and restore him without anyone discovering their secret. This book was a whirlwind ride and I enjoyed every minute of it. I hope Rhonda Hayter will write a sequel.
I bought this book at a school fair after reading the first sentence. And it lived up to its promise. Delightful read.
Abbie Adams has all the normal fifth grade worries, plus a few extra. Abbie Adams is a witch. So are the rest of her family. Her younger brother, Munch, has a bad habit of transforming into things he shouldn't. she barely saved the Kindergarten teacher from being eaten by his wolf form. In this world, witches don't call the rest of the world Muggles, but they do everything they can to prevent outsiders from knowing witches exist. Abbie can’t even tell her best friend. And that’s hard. When Abbie’s dad gives her a kitten, things go from bad to crazy. The kitten isn’t a kitten. The soul of a boy is trapped inside. Abbie and her family have to find the “When” the boy came from and restore him without anyone discovering their secret. This book was a whirlwind ride and I enjoyed every minute of it. I hope Rhonda Hayter will write a sequel.
April 16, 2010
Abbie Adams has been having a hard time at school. As a witch, she constantly has to watch over her little brother to make sure they aren't exposed for their magic. At home, her father is working hard to try to find a cure for a wizard flu, and as a result, people start popping in and out of her house. Abbie's father brings home a cute kitten for her, but it soon becomes apparent that he is no ordinary kitten. Now, Abbie and her family must try to find a way to turn him back into his proper self, and to capture the wizard at the heart of it all, all while getting her homework done.
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams is a very cute, zany book. I enjoyed how lighthearted it was. It reminded me of a Sabrina the Teenage Witch for a much younger crowd. The only thing I didn't care for was the Thomas Edison character, mostly because I'm totally Team Tesla. I'm sure kids still probably look up to Edison, though, so I don't want to burst any middle grade readers' bubble. Hayter has written an adorable book, and I will most likely give a copy to my eight-year-old sister.
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams is a very cute, zany book. I enjoyed how lighthearted it was. It reminded me of a Sabrina the Teenage Witch for a much younger crowd. The only thing I didn't care for was the Thomas Edison character, mostly because I'm totally Team Tesla. I'm sure kids still probably look up to Edison, though, so I don't want to burst any middle grade readers' bubble. Hayter has written an adorable book, and I will most likely give a copy to my eight-year-old sister.
October 20, 2018
This was a fun and very cute read.
Abbie is a witch in a family full of witches who live in the human world. Being a witch surrounded by humans is difficult on Abbie. She can't tell her best friend, a human, about witchy things and she is always having to rescue her little brother, who is just learning to use his powers, from the crazy situations he gets himself into at school.
One day her father brings home a kitten for Abbie, only it turns out the kitten is more than just a kitten, but instead a person. Abbie and her family spend the majority of the book trying to learn who the mystery person in the form of a cat is and finding a way to help them become themselves again. Only there's someone determined to keep Abbie and her family from learning the truth about what happened.
Funny and with a mystery to solve, The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams, is a great book for middle grade readers. I enjoyed reading about Abbie and her family and even the messes they got themselves into.
Abbie is a witch in a family full of witches who live in the human world. Being a witch surrounded by humans is difficult on Abbie. She can't tell her best friend, a human, about witchy things and she is always having to rescue her little brother, who is just learning to use his powers, from the crazy situations he gets himself into at school.
One day her father brings home a kitten for Abbie, only it turns out the kitten is more than just a kitten, but instead a person. Abbie and her family spend the majority of the book trying to learn who the mystery person in the form of a cat is and finding a way to help them become themselves again. Only there's someone determined to keep Abbie and her family from learning the truth about what happened.
Funny and with a mystery to solve, The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams, is a great book for middle grade readers. I enjoyed reading about Abbie and her family and even the messes they got themselves into.
May 1, 2011
This was a very cute story. Has a nice dose of magic mixed into the everyday dilema's of growing up(maybe even growing up different), having to deal with younger siblings, and having to navigate the many different aspects to life that come with growing up - like responsibility, doing the right thing, and just surviving fifth grade and homework. Didn't lecture, but wove these themes nicely throughout with a really good dose of humor. Also, it has a nice, strong female main character. And I think young girls 9-12 could relate to some of her dilemma's, especially with school, and her younger brother. Only downside was that it was not a very unique story. Very reminiscent of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch". But, the story was still intersting, just not new, and I was interested enough to read it straight through. For those liking Sabrina and other "witchy" and magical stories it would be a really good read. I would definltey recommend it.
February 28, 2010
This is a really cute and fun read. Abbie is a witch in a family of witches who live in the world with mortals. And the mortals, of which one of them is Abbie's best friend. Being a witch in the mortal world is hard especially when your little brother is just learning to harness his powers and you keep rescuing him. It kind of makes you stand out at school.
On top of that Abbie's dad has brought home a kitten who they eventually figure out is more than just a cat and the book becomes about finding out who the cat really is and helping him become himself again.
Lots of funny blunders and a mystery to solve make this the perfect middle grade book. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to more in this series. I enjoyed all of Abbie's family and the antics they get themselves into.
On top of that Abbie's dad has brought home a kitten who they eventually figure out is more than just a cat and the book becomes about finding out who the cat really is and helping him become himself again.
Lots of funny blunders and a mystery to solve make this the perfect middle grade book. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to more in this series. I enjoyed all of Abbie's family and the antics they get themselves into.
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