The Witch Child

Necromancy lives in the forest with her parents, a wizard and a witch. All day long she must learn spells and make potions in the long training to become a witch, herself. This is not the life that Necromancy wishes for. All she wants is to live as other children in a cosy cottage, close to the town and to be to go to school. Her determination to make this possible results firstly in kidnap, but eventually in having her dreams come true. There are some nicely developed characters, especially the parents, Zachary and Abigail Gumblethrush, and the story flows with ease. There are also some laughs, particularly when Necromancy first arrives at school. Spelling is not, for her, the task that any ordinary child might expect. Very enjoyable, perfect reading aloud for the seven plus grope and acceptable for all primary/middle children.