Earwig and the Witch

"I would like to declare Diana Wynne Jones an international treasure," proclaimed Neil Gaiman, Newbery Medalist and best-selling author. In this enchanting introduction to Diana Wynne Jones's magical and funny work, Earwig is a fearless young orphan. When she finds herself in a house of dark magic, she does whatever she can to adapt?especially if it means that she'll learn a little magic herself! A young middle grade novel by World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement‒winner Diana Wynne Jones, beautifully illustrated in black and white by Caldecott Medalist Paul O. Zelinsky.

Not every orphan would love living at St. Morwald's Home for Children, but Earwig does. She gets whatever she wants, whenever she wants it, and it's been that way since she was dropped on the orphanage doorstep as a baby. But all that changes the day Bella Yaga and the Mandrake come to St. Morwald's, disguised as foster parents. Earwig is whisked off to their mysterious house full of invisible rooms, potions, and spell books, with magic around every corner. Most children would run in terror from a house like that . . . but not Earwig. Using her own cleverness?with a lot of help from a talking cat?she decides to show the witch who's boss.

• An Unlikely Found Family: Earwig isn't looking for a family, especially not one with a grumpy witch and a mysterious, fiery demon. But with the help of a talking cat, she might just make this strange house her own.
• Witches and Magic: When the witch Bella Yaga refuses to teach her magic, Earwig decides to take matters into her own hands, brewing secret spells and plotting to take control of her magical education.
• Funny Fantasy Adventure: Discover a hilarious and enchanting tale from the legendary Diana Wynne Jones, a story filled with quirky characters, magical mishaps, and a hero who is anything but ordinary.
• The book that inspired Studio Ghibli: From the celebrated author of "Howl's Moving Castle", this charming story is the basis for the animated film from the legendary Studio Ghibli.