Escape To Witch Mountain
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 10:08am
Author: Alexander Key
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (2009)
Binding: Paperback, 144 pages
This is another book-from-childhood. It’s a great adventure in which an orphaned brother and sister, both with mysterious powers, run from a pursuer and toward those like them.
I was struck, rereading this as an adult, by the opportunity the author took to comment on various issues like gun control. It felt a little agenda-like to me but would not be noticed by children and did not detract from a compelling story.
Best Audience:
Boys & Girls ages 5-11
Parts that might raise objections:
Magic
Ideas you will want to discuss:
magical powers, orphans, being different, resourcefulness
Discussion Questions:
How would these children fit in at your school?
Do you think the children’s powers were scary?
Why do you think Mr Deranian wanted Tony and Tia?
What do you think their new life will be like?
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