Earwig and the Witch

by Diana Wynne Jones

Earwig has never minded life at St Morwald’s Home for Children—in fact, she rather enjoys it. She always gets her way and has everyone wrapped around her finger. But everything changes when she’s unexpectedly adopted by the sinister Bella Yaga and her odd companion, Mandrake. It turns out Bella Yaga is a witch, and she has no intention of being kind. Trapped in a magical house, Earwig must use all her cleverness—and a talking cat—for a chance to outwit the witch and take back control.

Themes

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  • Orphanage
  • Witch
  • Earwig
  • Spells
  • Potions
  • Fantasy
  • Magic
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Power
  • Curiosity
  • Determination