This book is terrific, I loved it when I was little and I remember forcing my brother to read it to me over and over before I could read. It's an enchanting story, delightful for girls all over, it was the first book I thought of when looking for a book for my neice. Our local book store at the time was able to special order it for me, which was about 8 years ago. I have to admit my 5 yr. old son doesn't seem to be as enthusiastic about it as I was (we borrowed his cousin's book), which makes me think it is definately more appealing to girls. Anyone who was a fan of "Bewitched" or the current "Sabrina..." will like this book.

Minikin, Minx for short, is a witch's daughter, but she'd rather not be. She doesn't like making witch stews or seeing the potted plants on the windowsill that are actually children who her mother cursed. She wants to go to school and wash herself, even though her mother forbids such ideas. Minx's story is a well written great read with an interesting and surprising plot. This book is delicious.

This book is really wonderful. I can't believe that there are others out there who are still commenting on it. I thought that it was just a book that I had read long ago that nobody else knew about. I love it because of the sense of wonder it conveys, as well as a little bit of fear. The reader really is gripped with fear that Minx will get caught by her hideous witch of a mother. My favorite scene is when she's trying out various potions at night. Somehow, when I was a child and came to these chapters, I thought it magical that a child would be awake all night by herself, trying to find something that she desperately hopes will release her from her family situation. I hope that I can find "Little Witch" on the internet soon!