The Witches
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About this book
A young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 436721 readers · 220 pages · ≈ 4 h 04 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Witches?
About ≈ 4 h 04 m — 220 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Witches?
220 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Witches?
It sits on the Classics, Drama, Young Adult shelves.
Has The Witches been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Witches (2020), The Witches (1990).
Is The Witches in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Witches?
Roald Dahl.
🏆 Awards
Bancarellino Prize