Author Profile
Alison McGhee
2 Books
Alison McGhee is a bestselling American author known for her wide range of engaging books for children, young adults, and adults. She has penned beloved picture books and chapter books, including the popular Julia Gillian series and Countdown to Kindergarten. McGhee is also widely recognized for co-authoring the acclaimed Bink & Gollie series with Kate DiCamillo.
Books in "A Very Brave Witch"
Way out on the edge of town, inside a tall, dark house, lives a little witch who is not afraid of anything. She has heard all sorts of spooky stories about humans and their strange holiday called Halloween. The older witches say humans do not even fly, they wear hats that are not pointy, and they hardly ever cackle! But this brave witch wants to see for herself. On Halloween night, she zooms off on her broomstick to investigate these mysterious creatures. What she discovers is not scary at all, it is actually quite fun! This playful, lighthearted story spins a spooky holiday upside down, showing that making new friends and trying new things is the best kind of magic.
6-8 Years
38 Pages
It is Halloween night, and one very brave witch is eager to show her little sister the ropes. She wants to teach the tiny Witchling everything she knows about humans, including the strange and wonderful things they enjoy, like that yucky, sticky stuff they call candy. But the lesson does not go exactly as planned! The little Witchling decides that human candy is actually delicious, and her sweet tooth quickly leads to some serious trick-or-treating mischief. When the big sister flies off to rescue her sibling and set things straight, she ends up getting stuck in a tree! Now, it is up to the little Witchling to prove she is not afraid to be brave, too. This delightful, not-so-scary Halloween adventure is packed with giggles, sibling teamwork, and plenty of sweet treats.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
