Book Information
- Series: Lorimer Streetlights
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 1 September 2010
- Copyright Year: 2010
- ISBN: 9781552775363
- Page Count: 120
- Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
- Interest ages: 8-10
- Reading level: Grade 4
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The Witch of Bloor Street
by Beth Pollock
This story for pre-teens uses humour and empathy to explore the problems of self-consciousness, being different, and feeling inferior.
Sixth-grader Maggie Ito believes she has been cursed by the Witch of Bloor Street. While her friends all seem to be best at something - Sasha is best at art, Alice is the most musical, and even her nemesis Jarrett Johnson is the fastest runner - Maggie believes the curse is keeping her from being best at anything. Her attempts to break it become increasingly far-fetched, but her luck is still bad.
With the help of her friends and a supportive teacher, Maggie finds confidence in her own abilities and the strength to confront her "witch." Fry Reading Level - 4.0
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