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A review by thebookboy
The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart
4.0
A nice, witchy fantasy that has a lot of fun moments. I think what I like most about Mary Stewart's writing is that she so seamlessly imbues all of her fiction with such a nice sense of humour. There's a real beauty to her prose, too, and she has the unique magic of making everything she writes a memorable delight.
This book is no exception. Plain, unremarkable Mary Smith seems like an unlikely heroine, but alongside Tib the black cat she's a compelling lead in this tale of witchcraft, magic schools, animal transformations and broomstick rides.
Do I wish the book was a little longer? Yes. I also think that the film offers a slightly more compelling plot, especially as it fleshes out the themes explored here. However, it does lack a bit of the charm that the book has, so I would still probably rate the book higher.
Recommended to anyone who wants an easy children's classic to brighten up an afternoon.
This book is no exception. Plain, unremarkable Mary Smith seems like an unlikely heroine, but alongside Tib the black cat she's a compelling lead in this tale of witchcraft, magic schools, animal transformations and broomstick rides.
Do I wish the book was a little longer? Yes. I also think that the film offers a slightly more compelling plot, especially as it fleshes out the themes explored here. However, it does lack a bit of the charm that the book has, so I would still probably rate the book higher.
Recommended to anyone who wants an easy children's classic to brighten up an afternoon.