What the Witch Left

I'm amazed how often the story from this book comes to mind . . . decades after I last read it! It is such a wonderful tale of adventure and friendship and discovery. And I have always been one who easily misplaces things . . . and I'm always wishing I had that little box I could go to and find my lost keys, etc.! And I have told so many people in my life about that little box and how I wish I had one. I also think about the boots, and the gloves. I wish they would reprint this book so I could share the story with my children (other than just from memory) and give it to all of my nieces and nephews!

My sister and I both read this book as children and realized as adults that it stood out as favorites for both of us. How could it be out of print when it is obviously a stand out in so many girl's childhoods? I remember it as a magical book and it had me wishing that I would find an adventure like it lurking in some dusty corner of my house.

With the smashing success of Harry Potter, it is clear that the world is primed for "What the Witch Left" (one of my favorite childhood books). If you find one of Ruth Chew's books---in a used bookstore, in an attic, on a dusty shelf---be sure to read it and pass it along to the nearest 9-year old!

I read this book when I was in 4th grade and I loved it. I had the book, but now I can not find it to save my life and I want my daugter who is now in 4th grade to read the adventure. I read it 4th,5th and 6th grade. 1974/75 and 76 And if I ever find it I will read it again, but looks like I need to order it. It's a wonderful book for a wonderious imagination.

I read this book as a beginning reader and remember enjoying it so much that I reread it many times. I was disappointed to see that it is no longer in publication. I was interested in passing it on to a friend so that she may use her imagination while reading this book as much as I did.Vincent Jassak