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The Witches of Worm (School & Library Binding)

by Zilpha Keatley Snyder (Author) "I'M SORRY, JESSIE BABY," JOY SAID..." (more)
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A lonely girl, Jessica, finds a blind, almost hairless cat that she calls Worm. Worm seems to have a terrible hold on her, making her do mean things, but Jessica feels she has no one who can help her break free of the cat. PW found this Newbery Honor Book "acutely perceptive and compelling."
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A lonely twelve-year-old is convinced that the cat she finds is possessed by a witch and is responsible for her own strange behavior. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • School & Library Binding
  • Publisher: Topeka Bindery (October 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0808540793
  • ISBN-13: 978-0808540793
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,282,199 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars what a sad, strange little girl, October 17, 2001
By Maggie Fingers (A Place Called Won't Be There) - See all my reviews
You don't have to have a bombshell mother who spends all her free time with her boyfriend or have no friends to dig the sad, bleary-eyed, lonely, supernatural atmosphere of The Witches of Worm. I read this book when I was ten, and for me it's up there with The Secret Garden, The Little Princess, and Jane Eyre for telling it like it is about being a lonely little girl, just strange enough for the neighbors to talk and to know herself that she doesn't fit in. The cat could be possessed, or not; Jessica could be a witch, or not; but the big question for me is, is she really wise beyond her years or does her desolation just make her seem that way? My favorite quote is from this book: "Belief in mysteries, any manner of mysteries, is the only lasting luxury in life."
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A true classic, March 9, 2001
By Sean Cooper (The Midwest) - See all my reviews
I read this book about 15 years ago, when I was a very young man, and the impressions I got from it has never left me. I have devoted my life to the written word (as an editor), and I think that that my love of prose can be directly related to this small, strange novel I read one afternoon in the mid-eighties. Like the greatest of Gothic novels (think "Dracula" or Jane Austen's "Northanger Abbey"), this is a novel of the imagination. While the protagonist may be certifiable, she is still extremely recognizable to all readers. While I would highly reccomend this book to young readers, it is adults that will relate, and remember, the alienation of youth. A highly original fantasy, this novel will stick whith anyone, of any age, who picks it up. An underpraised classic of teen literature. It deserves to be embraced by teens and adults of all ages for many years to come.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Is He or Isn't He? Is She or Isn't She?, June 21, 2001
By Queen Cobra, Goddess of Truth and Justice (Altamont Springs, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
Worm is a demon cat and he's turning twelve year old Jessica into a witch - or is Jessica the witch turning her cat into a demonic familiar? Or is she simply an unhappy, angry child and Worm nothing more than an ugly stray kitten? The Reader must decide for herself whether anything supernatural is *really* going on in this book. It is certainly disturbing, witchcraft or no there's real doubt if Jessica and Worm will both survive the evil they've fallen under.
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4.0 out of 5 stars If you have a pet.
This book that Zilpha Keatly Snyder wrote is simply genius and I recommend it to all 6,7,and 8 graders. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sheila M. Keeley

5.0 out of 5 stars Creepy and good!
The Witches of Worm is an awesome, creepy, mystery book. Although it is set in modern times it has alot to do with the Salem With Trials. Read more
Published on December 29, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best creepy mysteries ever!
Witches of Worm is creepy and a really good mystery. You should really read it!
Published on December 4, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Still a favorite.
I first read this book in elementary school, and now many many years later, it's still a favorite. It's entertaining, creepy, but also teaches a valuable lesson in the end.
Published on December 24, 2004 by Nanami Hibino

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it in an Hour!
The Witches of Worm is about a girl named Jessica who finds a strange, hairless kitten she names Worm. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Freakily good writing!
A girl named Jessica finds a cat one day. Her over working mothers pays little attention to either one of them and the cat is named Worm. Read more
Published on May 13, 2004 by dramasnot6

5.0 out of 5 stars Creepy
I read this book one summer when I was 11 and it scared the hell out of me. But of course, kids are fascinated by such dark, supernatural things. And this book is full of it. Read more
Published on November 13, 2003 by agentgodzilla

5.0 out of 5 stars The only book that stood out in my past.
I've read MANY books. I read a lot when I was in Middle School because I didn't have many friends. This book and "The Headless Cupid," also by Zilpha Keatley Synder are the only... Read more
Published on March 19, 2002 by cckhall

5.0 out of 5 stars This book entices children into reading.
I had trouble reading an entire book until I found this in a library when I was in 3rd or 4th grade. I loved it. I read every book from the author once I was done. Read more
Published on December 13, 2001 by Ramona E. Shackleford

4.0 out of 5 stars The witches of worm
This book is about a twelve year old lost and she has a cat and
she gives the cat to the witch. The cat died over night so the twelve year old comes suspicious. Read more
Published on October 19, 2001

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