No Such Thing as a Witch

As a child who loved animals and desperately wished I could talk to them, and also had a particular fondness for fudge, I devoured this book time and time again. "No such thing as a witch" delivers a gentle message about not making rash judgments about others -- as well as being kind to animals -- but it doesn't bludgeon the reader over the head with it. It's a fun little fantasy and a good way to spark the imagination of young animal lovers, boys and girls alike. It might appeal to anyone who enjoys stories such as Stuart Little, The Borrowers, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, or The Littles series. This book needs to be in print again.

What a great book for any kid interested in magic! I used to own this book and have been thinking about it a lot lately. I wasn't sure what it was called, but after searching, I found out its name and now have reserved it at the library. I can't wait to introduce it to my own daughter, who I know will love it as well!

It's such a shame that most of Ruth Chew's books are not readily available. They're wonderful stories full of magic, witches, wizards and adventure, perfect for children not quite old enough for Harry Potter and magical even for those much older than the target age group. "No Such Thing as a Witch" is my favorite of Chew's books. Tad and Nora are convinced that their neighbor Maggie is a witch. As their friendship with the old woman grows, she gives them enchanted fudge. One piece makes people love animals, two pieces allow them to understand animal language, three pieces make them act like animals, and four pieces....watch out!