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Witch Fiction

Dorrie and the Blue Witch

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  • 1964 first published
  • 37 pages
  • ★ 4.4 (5 ratings)
  • 9 editions
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Published in 1964, Dorrie and the Blue Witch is a witch fiction short story by Patricia Coombs. Key subjects include witchcraft and witches.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 12 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.

It runs to roughly 37 pages — about 40 minutes of reading at an average pace.

About Dorrie and the Blue Witch

When Dorrie is home alone one day, she decides to have a tea party with Gink the cat. But there's a knock on the door and it's the bad Blue Witch! Dorrie is in trouble, but with a bit of help from Cook's magic cabinet, can she capture the Blue Witch in time? Dorrie has been delighting readers since 1962. Perfect for children aged 6+.
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  • Children's fiction
  • Witchcraft
  • Witches

Quick answers

Who wrote Dorrie and the Blue Witch?

Dorrie and the Blue Witch was written by Patricia Coombs and first published in 1964.

What genre is Dorrie and the Blue Witch?

It is usually shelved as Witch Fiction.

How long is Dorrie and the Blue Witch?

The median edition has 37 pages, about about 40 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Dorrie and the Blue Witch?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Worst Witch (The Worst Witch #1), The Witch of Blackbird Pond and The Spook's Apprentice.

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