THERE'S A WITCH UNDER THE STAIRS

by Maggie Smith ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 20, 1991

Frances is apprehensive every time she goes to the cellar: she's terrified of the witch (pictured but imaginary) who peeks through the open stairs. Chants and bribes are ineffective; but when Ellie, a favorite toy, slips into the dreaded dark space, Frances fashions herself a protective costume (colander, garbage lid, broom), rescues Ellie--and at last masters her own fear. With light, expressive illustrations recalling Henkes's self-reliant characters, an attractive variant on a familiar theme.

Pub Date: March 20, 1991

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 32

Publisher: "Lothrop, Lee & Shepard"

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 15, 1991

Categories: CHILDREN'S