The Witches

Roald Dahl’s The Witches, the first volume of the Untitled series, blends children’s fantasy with sharp humor and a touch of Halloween fright. The story follows a young boy who learns from his grandmother that real witches walk among us, indistinguishable from ordinary women, but lethally obsessed with destroying children. Her tales of their sinister disguises and spells turn chillingly real when he accidentally stumbles into a gathering of witches and their Grand High Witch.

Dahl’s classic children’s book masterfully combines action, adventure, and dark comedy as the boy must use his wits and his grandmother’s wisdom to outsmart the witches’ horrifying plot. A perennial favorite for Halloween reading, this literature volume stands as a beloved entry in fantasy fiction and holiday celebrations.