Books

Paperback: each book about 144 pages
Adapted by Elizabeth Lenhard
Published by Volo/Hyperion
ISBN: 0786817291
Reading level: Ages 9-12

Need a great way to pass the summer? W.i.t.c.h. Chapter books will keep you busy and intrigued all summer long.

Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin (W.i.t.c.h.) are five ordinary girls who find out they have extraordinary powers.

When Will moves to a new town she is happy to meet Taranee, another new girl in the school she is attending. They meet up with Irma, Cornelia and Hay Lin. The friendship however is anything but accidental. The girls soon find out they are united by a magical force.

They learn they have the power to control the natural elements of air, water, fire, earth, and, the mysterious "Heart of Candracar." The girls must use these powers to guard against evil and to uncover the truth behind the secret portals leading to other worlds

The powerful group must learn, and perfect, their new powers. This proves to be tricky at first. All the while they must deal with everyday life, school and the social issues all young girls must face.

If the girls are to succeed in locating the right portal to the city of Meridian in Metamoor they must trust their friendship, work together and put their differences aside.

W.i.t.c.h. chapter books combine fashion and fantasy, powerful magic and mundane middle school, heroism and humor, friendship and family, teamwork and transformation that will keep you turning page after page all summer long.

You will quickly identify with one or more of the girls. Each has their own personality, style and social issues to face that you will likely relate to. You'll want to know what happens to them next and how they deal with the challenges they will face.

The books are easy to read and understand. Despite the theme of fighting the forces of evil it is done in a wholesome way without gratuitous violence.

Each book also contains wonderfully illustrated four-color comics within the traditional chapter book format.

Whether you are going on a long car trip, or spending the summer in the backyard, these books are a great way to pass the time away and sail off to to other worlds filled with intriguing adventures.