Jessica Haggerthwaite: Witch Dispatcher - Hardcover

Barnes, Emma

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802787940 ISBN 13: 9780802787941

Publisher: Walker Childrens, 2001

Synopsis

Jessica Haggerthwaite is a girl with a cool, logical mind who has always planned to be a world famous scientist one day. She and her brother, Nat, are not impressed when their mother decides to set up a business...as a professional witch! The kids at school, and in fact the entire town, find it amusing, but how will she ever win the Nobel Prize with her mother embarrassing the family like this? Mother's spells don't always go exactly as planned either, which only adds insult to injury. So Jessica sets herself up as "Jessica Haggerthwaite: Witch Dispatcher", intent on thwarting her mother at every turn and saving her family's reputation, no matter what her mother wants!

A funny and completely refreshing first novel that shows just how difficult it is for families to get along, all the time.

About this title

About the Author:

Emma Barnes is a sparkling new talent in children's literature. This is her first novel. Ms. Barnes lives in Leeds, England.

Tim Archbold is a highly successful illustrator for children. Mr. Archbold lives in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland.

From AudioFile:

Few kids can imagine how it would be to have a mother who is a professional witch. But after meeting Jessica, they will understand perfectly. All the Haggerthwaites, along with everyone in their village, learn from Mrs. Haggerthwaite, a good witch. Narrator Stephanie Cole's delightful voice enhances the charming story as everyone gets into the act when the witch demonstrates her abilities. Cole, who won the British Comedy Award for Best Actress in Comedy, treats listeners to her skill with timing and humor. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Walker Childrens
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0802787940
• ISBN 13: 9780802787941
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160
• Illustrator: Archbold Tim