Florence Laughlin

The Little Leftover Witch Florence Laughlin

Marc Notes: Stranded for a year on the ground, after a crash landing from her broom, a little witch is taken in by the Doon family, a situation which causes compromises on both sides, many happy times, and ultimately a big change for the little witch.; Ages 8-12. Publisher Marketing: 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. Review Citations: Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2013 pg. 66 (EAN 9781442486775, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 (EAN 9781442486775, Hardcover) Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2013 pg. 66 (EAN 9781442486720, Paperback) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 (EAN 9781442486720, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Laughlin, Florence Florence Laughlin is the author of several books for children, including The Little Leftover Witch "and "The Seventh Cousin."