Steve Simmons and Cyd Moore's hit picture book Alice and Greta introduced two witches with very different views of the world: Alice, who uses her magic to help others, and Greta, who is always conjuring up trouble. In Greta's Revenge, Alice has foiled one of Greta's nasty schemes -- and Greta wants to get even. She casts a spell that makes Alice do mean things. But Greta has forgotten the most important lesson of witch school, the Brewmerang Principle: "Whatever you chant, whatever you brew, sooner or later it comes back to you!" Soon Greta is doing nice things for people. Luckily for both witches, the spell wears off -- but not before Greta has learned a little bit about the value of kindness. Ebullient illustrations perfectly capture the spirit of this clever, accessible, and satisfying tale that's eminently suited for Halloween -- and beyond.
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From Publishers Weekly
This sequel improves on Simmons and Moore's rather monochromatic portraits of the two protagonists from Alice and Greta by admitting that even good witches have off days, while bad ones can behave, however reluctantly. Grumpy girl-witch Greta, who was trumped by sweet-natured Alice in the original story, has vengeance on her mind: "I will make that pink goody two-shoes do nasty things just like me!" Greta casts her spell, and Alice's pointy pink hat turns "yucky green" and she gets an irresistible urge to spoil parties and picnics. Meanwhile, Greta succumbs to the "Brewmerang Principle," introduced in the earlier book: "Whatever you chant, whatever you brew, sooner or later comes back to you!" Greta "smile[s] at the butterflies and flowers" and rescues a cat from a tree. Luckily, Alice comes to her senses ("I can't wait to help people. That always makes me feel great") and Greta follows suit ("When I start doing nasty things, I'll feel better"). In Moore's watercolor illustrations, the girls exchange understanding glances and grins. True, adorable Alice never suffers for her temporary badness, whereas the conclusion finds Greta dripping with slimy "bug juice." On the other hand, the likable villain shows that she can temper her wicked ways. Ages 5-8. (Sept.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2-In this sequel to Alice and Greta: A Tale of Two Witches (Charlesbridge, 1997), the nasty sorceress plots to settle a score with Alice, the good witch. The worst curse Greta can conjure up is to "make this witch become like me!" so that instead of using magic to help people, Alice will get pleasure from performing diabolical deeds. Failing to remember the "Brewmerang Principle"-"Whatever you chant, whatever you brew, sooner or later comes back to you!"-Greta gradually turns from a bad witch to a good one. However, the spells eventually diminish, both witches return to the way they were, and Greta soon finds herself the target of her own mischievous magic. Abundant, expressive watercolor illustrations and curses highlighted in scratchy typeface do little to help this didactic tale with a plot that is almost the same as that of the first book.
Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Everynight....Brush teeth then read Steve Simmons!,
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This review is from: Greta's Revenge: More Alice and Greta (Hardcover)
Here's another masterpiece from Steve Simmons. He has a way of writing what my kids love to hear....the good win in the end!Another must read by Simmons. Bravo!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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My children love Greta & Alice!,
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This review is from: Greta's Revenge: More Alice and Greta (Hardcover)
Greta's Revenge is a fun story with marvalous illustrations. It teaches about good and bad through a silly story.
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Not as good as the others,
This review is from: Greta's Revenge: More Alice and Greta (Paperback)
There are three books out with the two witches: "Alice and Greta", "Greta's Revenge: More Alice and Greta", and "Alice and Greta's Color Magic". I don't like "Greta's Revenge" as much as the other two. Its storyline is not as catchy and seems to be a bit lame. The other two books are funnier and dramatically better written. But my daughter (5) and I still enjoyed it.
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