Dorrie and the Blue Witch
By Patricia Coombs
The Story
A young witch's child faces the Blue Witch, who threatens to turn her into a turtle unless she comes along — but Dorrie fights back with reducing powder and shrinks the villain down to size.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves an underdog turning the tables on a bully twice her size, Dorrie proves that being small doesn't mean being powerless.
- Big idea: Knowing your own strengths can turn the tables on someone who seems bigger and scarier than you.
- Vibes: Spooky-cozy, mischievous, and triumphant, with a witchy Halloween energy that never feels too scary.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy witches, spells, and a little spooky fun
- are working on standing up to someone bossy or threatening
- like to root for the clever underdog
- respond well to stories where the villain gets outsmarted
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: How did Dorrie use the reducing powder to stop the Blue Witch?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Dorrie felt when the Blue Witch threatened to turn her into a turtle?
- Real-life connection: Has anyone ever tried to boss you around like the Blue Witch did to Dorrie?
- Imagination: If you had magic like Dorrie, what spell would you use to solve a problem?
- Celebrating wins: Why do you think Dorrie won First Prize for Witch Catching?
