The Little Broomstick (Hodder modern classic) - Softcover

Stewart, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340796588 ISBN 13: 9780340796580

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2001

Synopsis

It is Tib the black cat who leads Mary to the strange flower in the woods. When she discovers a little broomstick shortly afterwards, she is astonished to feel it jump in to action. Before she can gather her wits, it is whisking her over the treetops, above the clouds, and in to the grounds of Endor College, where:

'All Examinations Coached for by A Competent Staff of Fully-Qualified Witches.'

Here she discovers evidence of a terrible experiment in transformation - deformed and mutant animals imprisoned in cages. In the moment after her broomstick takes off, she realises that Tib has been captured.

Returning to the College the following day, she manages to free the animals, but not before the Head of the college, Miss Mumblechook, and her colleague, Doctor Dee, have seen her. Mary manages to flee . . . but the evil pair are in hot pursuit!

About this title

Review:

What enchantment . . . The author has used all her considerable gifts as a storyteller to spin this charming magical tale. (JUNIOR BOOKSHELF)

Exciting and continually funny (BBC)

THE LITTLE BROOMSTICK
'Enriched by superb descriptions and enlivened with a genuine touch of terror.'

(TEACHER)

THE LITTLE BROOMSTICK
'A well-plotted and exciting fantasy thriller.'

(FINANCIAL TIMES)

THE LITTLE BROOMSTICK
'... A first-class witch thriller...unbeatable.'

(OBSERVER)

THE LITTLE BROOMSTICK
'Mary Stewart has obviously enjoyed adapting (not lowering) her thriller technique to junior fantasy and reveals and engaging wit in the process.'

(SUNDAY TIMES)

Book Description:

A magical story from a top writer. When Mary is exiled to Great-Aunt Charlotte's house, she begins an astonishing adventure. The little broomstick, abandoned in the garden, takes her to an enchanted, but evil school...

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0340796588
• ISBN 13: 9780340796580
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 151