The Magic Bed-Knob (Bedknobs and Broomsticks #1) vs Wizard of Washington Square: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Witches, Magic, Children's fiction, Fiction

Cover of The Magic Bed-Knob (Bedknobs and Broomsticks #1)

The Magic Bed-Knob (Bedknobs and Broomsticks #1) Mary Norton · 1943 ★★★★☆ 3.8 190 pages · ≈ 3 h 31 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of Wizard of Washington Square

Wizard of Washington Square Jane Yolen · 1969 111 pages · ≈ 2 h 03 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Wizard of Washington Square is the easier read (Light), The Magic Bed-Knob (Bedknobs and Broomsticks #1) more demanding (Moderate).

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