The Witch of Blackberry Bottom - Softcover

King-Smith, Dick

3.62

66 ratings by Goodreads

9780141302850: The Witch of Blackberry Bottom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141302852 ISBN 13: 9780141302850

Publisher: Puffin, 2000

View all copies of this ISBN edition:

Miss Slade is a recluse who lives with an assorted collection of animals in an old caravan in Blackberry Bottom. When newcomers move into the nearest house, the children, Patsy and Jim, gradually make friends with Miss Slade and she starts to rejointhe village community. What no one knows is that she keeps all her money, including gold sovereigns, buried in a milk churn in a grass bank near her caravan. When their parents have to take Miss Slade to hospital after a fall, the children surprise a thief who is after her money. With the aid of the animals they manage to overcome him and save Miss Slade's money.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:

Formerly a farmer and a teacher, Dick King-Smith is best-known for his third career as a writer. His phenomenally successful children's stories are marked by endearing humour and characters of unique depth and life. THE SHEEP-PIG won the Guardian Award and was transformed into the blockbusting film, BABE. Dick lives in Keynsham, Avon.

Synopsis:

Miss Slade is a recluse who lives in an old caravan in Blackberry Bottom. When newcomers move into the nearest house, she gradually starts to rejoin the village community. But what no one knows is that Miss Slade keeps all her money buried in a milk churn. Is it safe?

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.