The wee witch by Jeanne Massey is a children's book about a young witch named Lizzie who is struggling to fit in with her fellow witches. She is smaller and less powerful than the other witches, and she often feels left out and unimportant. One day, Lizzie discovers a mysterious spell in an old book that promises to make her grow and become more powerful. Excited at the prospect of finally fitting in, Lizzie eagerly tries the spell. However, instead of growing and becoming more powerful, Lizzie shrinks even smaller. Distraught, she hides away and cries, feeling more alone than ever.
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Distraught, she hides away and cries, feeling more alone than ever. Then, a wise old witch named Mrs. McFiddle appears and teaches Lizzie an important lesson about the true source of power.
Books Are Meant to Be Shared
Long before Hermione Granger mesmerized little girls with her cleverness and magic, a little witch who lost her broom right before Halloween captured my heart. The Littlest Witch by Jeanne Massey is the first book I recall reading entirely by myself. I was in second grade.
My family had just returned from a trip to the public library, and I promptly disappeared into my bedroom with an armload of books. I’m sure I read them all. But there was something about The Littlest Witch that gripped me. I adored it.
For days after, I plotted and schemed to come up a way to keep the book, rather than take it back to the library. Alas, when the due date arrived, my mom made sure all the books were promptly returned. I consoled myself with the thought that by returning it, some other little girl would get to enjoy it, too. It was an epiphany. Books are meant to be shared.
Fast forward 30 plus years. My debut novel had just been published, and I was making the rounds to local bookstores with review copies in hand. I was wearing my metaphorical marketing hat, trying to sell books. The Arizona State University bookstore was among the places I visited, since I had done a lot of freelance writing for the university through the years. I was on campus around lunch time, so I grabbed some food at the Memorial Union and found a shady place outside to eat and people-watch.
The MU was a swarm of students and faculty — texting, typing on laptops, talking on cell phones. They all seemed so busy, so plugged in. All I could think was what a perfect day it was to sit in under a tree and read a book. My marketing hat had apparently blown away on the spring breeze, and my reader hat magically appeared in its place. But the only book I had with me was my own…
That’s when my second-grade epiphany echoed in my head. Books are meant to be shared. So I pulled out one of the review copies from my bag, opened it to the inside cover and wrote a note: “Books are meant to be shared. Please read this, if you’d like, and then leave it somewhere for someone else to enjoy.” I gathered my things, set the book down on the bench beside me and walked away.
That was about a year ago, and since then I’ve left behind a few more books in public places (books I had read and wanted to share, not my own book). I have also since discovered Bookcrossing.com, a fun social media site that encourages people to share books and tracks where those books have been.
Why do I love sharing books this way? In my mind’s eye, I can picture someone accidentally sitting on the book, then picking it up, cracking open the cover and getting swept away by the story. I also agree with Book Crossing’s way of thinking: “Your book doesn’t want to spend its life on your shelf gathering dust; it wants to get out there and touch lives!”
Now that’s magic.
Jessica McCann, a professional freelance writer and novelist, lives with her family in Phoenix, Arizona. Her nonfiction work has been published in Business Week, The Writer and Phoenix magazines, among others. All Different Kinds of Free is her award-winning debut novel. She welcomes interaction with readers and writers at her website and on Twitter (@JMcCannWriter).
Mrs. McFiddle explains that power does not come from size or strength, but from within. Lizzie realizes that she doesn't need to be big or strong to be special and important. She discovers that her small size actually gives her unique abilities, such as fitting into tiny spaces and sneaking around unnoticed. With her newfound confidence, Lizzie goes on to prove herself to the other witches and becomes a well-respected member of the witch community. The main idea of this book is that true power and worth come from within, and everyone has unique strengths that make them special. It teaches children that they don't need to conform to fit in, and that their differences are what make them truly valuable..
Reviews for "The Art of Storytelling in "The Wee Witch" by Jeanne Massey"
1. Jane Smith - 1 star
"The Wee Witch by Jeanne Massey was a disappointing read for me. The characters felt underdeveloped and lacked depth, making it difficult to connect with them or care about their journey. The plot was also disjointed and the pacing was slow, making it hard to stay engaged. Overall, I found this book to be a major letdown and wouldn't recommend it."
2. John Doe - 2 stars
"I had high hopes for The Wee Witch by Jeanne Massey, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The writing style was simplistic and lacked creativity, which made the story feel dull and predictable. Additionally, the dialogues felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to believe in the authenticity of the characters. While the concept had potential, the execution was lacking, leading to a mediocre reading experience."
3. Emily Johnson - 2.5 stars
"The Wee Witch by Jeanne Massey had an interesting premise, but it failed to deliver for me. The world-building was weak and left many unanswered questions, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story. The pacing was also inconsistent, with moments of excitement followed by long stretches of boredom. While there were some redeeming qualities, such as the occasional humorous dialogue, overall, I found this book to be underwhelming."
4. David Thompson - 1.5 stars
"The Wee Witch by Jeanne Massey was a frustrating read. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to care about their journey or their outcomes. The plot meandered without a clear direction, and the writing style felt choppy and disjointed. I found myself struggling to finish this book and felt unsatisfied with the overall experience."