No Such Thing as a Witch

by Ruth Chew

Book Overview

Ruth Chew's classic books perfectly capture the joy of everyday magic.--Mary Pope Osborne, bestselling author of the Magic Tree House series

Ruth Chew's chapter books are full of simple, matter-of-fact magic that's sure to enchant budding fantasy readers.

Nora Cooper and her brother Tad don't know what to make of their new neighbor Maggie Brown. She loves animals and has lots of them--a cat, a parakeet, a dog, and a large black lizard...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0449815625
• ISBN13: 9780449815625
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Fudge and Animals, what more could you want?

As a child who loved animals and desperately wished I could talk to them, and also had a particular fondness for fudge, I devoured this book time and time again. "No such thing as a witch" delivers a gentle message about not making rash judgments about others -- as well as being kind to animals -- but it doesn't bludgeon the reader over the head with it. It's a fun little fantasy and a good way to spark the imagination of young animal lovers, boys and girls alike. It might appeal to anyone who enjoys stories such as Stuart Little, The Borrowers, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, or The Littles series. This book needs to be in print again.

I loved this book so much as a kid!

What a great book for any kid interested in magic! I used to own this book and have been thinking about it a lot lately. I wasn't sure what it was called, but after searching, I found out its name and now have reserved it at the library. I can't wait to introduce it to my own daughter, who I know will love it as well!

A Childhood Favorite!

It's such a shame that most of Ruth Chew's books are not readily available. They're wonderful stories full of magic, witches, wizards and adventure, perfect for children not quite old enough for Harry Potter and magical even for those much older than the target age group. "No Such Thing as a Witch" is my favorite of Chew's books. Tad and Nora are convinced that their neighbor Maggie is a witch. As their friendship with the old woman grows, she gives them enchanted fudge. One piece makes people love animals, two pieces allow them to understand animal language, three pieces make them act like animals, and four pieces....watch out!