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The Little Leftover Witch by Florence Laughlin

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The Little Leftover Witch

Florence Laughlin

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers · Paperback · August 27, 2013

Reading lane: Fairy Tales & Folklore

A little lost witch undergoes a magical transformation when she’s loved by a human family in this heartwarming story.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

A Witch Finds Home

Witchy whimsy meets a tender story about homesickness, welcome, and the meaning of family.

Come here for

  • A Halloween-touched tale with a mischievous little witch
  • The comfort of a family making room for someone new

Expect

  • Warmhearted magic and gentle humor
  • A yearlong journey from homesickness toward belonging

Book Details

Authors
Florence Laughlin
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
August 27, 2013
Format
Paperback
Theme
Fairy Tales & Folklore · Halloween Stories
Reading lane
Fairy Tales & Folklore

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • Fairy Tales & Folklore

  • Adoption Stories

  • Funny Stories

About This Book

A little lost witch undergoes a magical transformation when she’s loved by a human family in this heartwarming story. When Felina, a little witch, breaks her broom on Halloween and can’t fly home, she is stuck with the Doon family and their black cat, Itchabody, for an entire year. Although she’s homesick and unhappy, the Doon parents and their daughter, Lucinda, do their best to make Felina feel welcome. (And she has no trouble with Itchabody at all!) As time passes, the mi...

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A little lost witch undergoes a magical transformation when she’s loved by a human family in this heartwarming story. When Felina, a little witch, breaks her broom on Halloween and can’t fly home, she is stuck with the Doon family and their black cat, Itchabody, for an entire year. Although she’s homesick and unhappy, the Doon parents and their daughter, Lucinda, do their best to make Felina feel welcome. (And she has no trouble with Itchabody at all!) As time passes, the mischievous Felina learns what it means to be part of a family—and how, with love, she will always belong. This timeless tale, originally published in 1971 and cherished ever since, brims with witchy whimsy and will find a home in the hearts of a new generation of readers.

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