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Only A Witch Can Fly (2009)

by Alison McGhee(Favorite Author)
3.32 of 5 Votes: 4
ISBN
0312375034 (ISBN13: 9780312375034)
languge
English
publisher
Feiwel & Friends
review 1: 28 months - I absolutely love love love the block prints in this book. The colors and the look and feel are perfect for the story. I enjoyed the poetry as well but even after the third or fourth read there are areas that I stumble over and double check as if something's just not quite right. I want to absolutely love this one but I just can't give it five stars if I always question what I'm reading.
review 2: I loved the illustrations in this book but did not like the text. The illustrations stick to a sage green, amber and black color palette and are really lovely. But the text is in the format of a sestina, and the wording is often awkward and would be a bit difficult for kids to understand. The text tries too hard to be poetic, for example, "The moon
... moretrails fire through a reservoir and you are earthbound no more." Adults might appreciate it, but kids won't. less
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thianm
Enjoyed the illustrations. The text was a bit difficult and my reader struggled to follow along.
linda
The illustrations are really good but the story line is about a girl wishin to fly like a witch.
mint
It's ok...nice art work and about a witch wanting to fly. My 4 year old didn't quite get it.
AnnaAleece
Magical and poetical. Captures the wonder of Halloween without the scariness or silliness.
jnavatsyk
great illustrations and a lyrical text.
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