Witches of worm book

The story is set partly in norway and partly in the united kingdom, and features the experiences of a young british boy and his norwegian grandmother in a world where childhating societies of witches secretly exist in every country. The witches of worm by zilpha keatley snyder was a very interesting book. Even though the book has no included soundtrack, the sly. From those in history to modern teens, here are our favorite witch tales. Apr 18, 2017 the witches of worm by zilpha keatley snyder. Get ebooks the witches of worm on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. The witches of worm is about a girl named jessica who finds a strange, hairless kitten she names worm. The witches of worm was selected as an honor book as part of the 1973 newbery awards. Especially not a skinny, ugly kitten that looks like a worm.

Jul 07, 2009 the witches of worm was selected as an honor book as part of the 1973 newbery awards. This novel written in the early 1970s circles around mysticism and the power that a small feline has over a young woman, which ends up doing a lot of harm to the people around her. The main difference between the film and the original story is the ending in the book, there is no spell cast to change the boys state back to what it. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Just in time for halloween, weve compiled a list of the best books about witches. The witches of worm 0440497272 by snyder, zilpha keatle.

The egypt game, the headless cupid, and the witches of worm. She has won numerous awards including three newbery honor books for the egypt game, the headless cupid and the witches of worm and the 1995 john and patricia beatty award for cat running. As with any awards or honors bestowed at set intervals, i sometimes question choices. The witches of worm ebook written by zilpha keatley snyder. As time goes on, jessica believes that the cat is possesing her into doing mean things ex. Witches of worm audiobook by zilpha keatley snyder. Its a thriller for children ages 912, the target audience of the newbery books. Alyssa bresnahans narration goes well beyond the usual fine work you expect from a recorded books presentation. Jessica has read enough books to know that her cat worm must be a witchs cat. The witches of worm kindle edition by snyder, zilpha. Its a very well done portrait of a lonely girl without friends, her single working mother, and an imagination that gets the best of her. Read the witches of worm by zilpha keatley snyder available from rakuten kobo. The bookworm omaha events, new books, berkshire hathaway.

Other award winning books are the trespassers, an american bookseller pick of the list and cat running, a school library journal best book of the year and winner of the 1995 john and patricia beatty award. The witches of worm finalist, national book awards 1973 for childrens books. The book has often been banned from school libraries in the united states because of its focus on the subject of witchcraft, the description of visions or nightmares jessica experiences, and its protagonists disturbing inner monologues with worm herself. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the witches of worm by zilpha keatley snyder. The witches of worm is a 1972 young adult novel by zilpha keatley snyder.

While the kitten grows up, jessica realizes thats it is not an ordinary. Jessica has few friends her age, and spends much of her free time reading and imagining things. Jessica has read enough books to know that her cat worm must b. I rolled my eyes in boredom as i read on and on about the obvious story of a girl with. Her most recent books include the treasures of weatherby, the bronze pen, william s. She has won numerous awards including three newbery honor books for the egypt game, the headless cupid and the. Jessica porter, often left alone by her mom and recently on the outs with her best friend, takes up with a strange cat named worm. The witches of worm by zilpha keatley snyder, alton raible. She died of complications from a stroke on october 08, 2014 at the age of 87. Test you knowledge about the novel the witches of worm. When jessica found him she didnt even like cats, but she started taking care of him anyway.

The witches of worm is a newberry honor 1972 young adult book by zilpha keatley snyder about a girl who believes herself to be coming under the sway of a witchs cat. The witches of worm by zilpha keatley snyder librarything. Shipped to over one million happy customers former library book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the witches of worm. Avon, eagle and gypsum libraries are closed until further notice. While everyone else realizes that rejection, not possession, is jessicas real problem. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. The witches of worm by zilpha keatley snyder books on.

The witches of worm book by zilpha keatley snyder, alton. She changes voices expertly, using her voice to draw horror and suspense from this novel. Alton raible lonely, twelveyearold jessica is convinced that the cat she finds is possessed by a witch and is responsible for her own strange behavior. While everyone else realizes that rejection, not possession, is.

Worm, the skinny gray crocodileeyed cat, must be possessed by a demon. She wrote more than 40 books during her lifetime including the trespassers, gib rides home, gib and the gray ghost, and williams midsummer dreams. The lost prince by julie kagawa the nocturnal fey see more. Mar 20, 2011 the witches of worm was selected as an honor book as part of the 1973 newbery awards. If this were a stephen king book, jessica would have probably slaughtered the entire apartment complex, but the witches of worm is a little more subtle and sadder than that. Watch this awesome book trailer, and check the link in my bio to get your copy today. Edgar nominee zilpha keatley snyder is a threetime newbery honor winner, and her book the unseen was named as both a school library journal best book and parents choice silver honor winner. The witches is a childrens dark fantasy novel by the british writer roald dahl.

Jessica has read enough books to know that worm must be a witchs cat. As librarian in a small, elementarymiddle school, ive been reading the newbery section. A girl named jessica lived with her mom in an apartment. Her first book, season of ponies, was published in 1964. Shes read enough about witchcraft to know that worm is really a witchs cat. She also thinks that the cat is being possesed by a group of witches, hence the name. The book is a veritable bucket list of places to visit, things to do, and top tips for the best places to eat and sleep. After all, no one will believe that worm has bewitched her. The only reason this book is in the childrens section is that the main character is 12 years old. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Try and complete our quiz to see if you still know all the facts about this story.

Jessica is a gangly teenage girl being raised by her gorgeous, but overworked, single mother. Jessica wishes shed never brought worm home with her, because now hes making her do terrible things. I rolled my eyes in boredom as i read on and on about the obvious story of a girl with an only parent, struggling to live her adolescent life. Unlike many of the classic young adult novels coming from the 1970s, witches of worm is fairly timeless, with only a few references to money that might alert a reader. Ya books i love books good books books to read book suggestions book recommendations book tv what to read book fandoms. Explore the birthplaces of nebraskacentric events and people. Zilpha keatley snyder is really good at making things less obvious than youd expect them to be, including the paranormalfantasy elements. While the kitten grows up, jessica realizes thats it is not an ordinary cat. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.

The fork, the witch, and the worm is finally out so, so happy to be publishing this book. The witches of worm by zilpha keatley snyder goodreads. Theres a reason there are so many books about witches, many more than the 100 in this list. The witches of worm by zilpha keatley snyder teen ink. The best books about witches to read in halloween 2018. Sep 01, 2009 the witches of worm was selected as an honor book as part of the 1973 newbery awards. She is the healer, the medicine woman, the bruja, the mother, the crafty instagrammer.