Earwig and the Witch

In this captivating middle-grade novel by Diana Wynne Jones, a fearless orphan named Earwig is taken in by two mysterious foster parents from a magical house filled with invisible rooms, potions, and spell books. Unlike most children, Earwig isn't scared. Instead, she uses her cleverness and some help from a talking cat to take control and learn magic herself. The book is beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Paul O. Zelinsky and celebrates Earwig's adventurous spirit in a world of enchantment. Neil Gaiman, a Newbery Medalist and best-selling author, declared Diana Wynne Jones an international treasure. Throughout the novel, Earwig, who enjoys her life at St. Morwald's Home for Children, is taken to a house filled with dark magic by her foster parents. Not fazed, she adapts and aims to learn magic, showcasing her fearless and clever nature.