The Blue-Nosed Witch
By Margaret Embry
The Story
A young witch with a nose that glows blue sets her alarm so she won't be late for the midnight flight of Scurry 13 — but a band of trick-or-treaters tempts her off course.
Why It's Special
For the kid who's always racing the clock at bedtime, Blanche's struggle to be on time (and her total inability to resist a good adventure) will feel very familiar.
- Big idea: Being responsible and having fun don't always fit neatly together — and that's a real tension, even for witches.
- Vibes: Cozy, old-fashioned Halloween charm — more warm than spooky, with a wink of mischief.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy gentle Halloween stories without real scares
- are working on managing time and remembering responsibilities
- love a character with a magical, glowing feature
- like to imagine flying broomsticks and costumed adventures
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why did Blanche set her alarm clock ahead before the Halloween flight?
- Imagination: If your nose could glow like Blanche's, what color would you want it and why?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Blanche felt when she saw the children trick-or-treating and had to decide whether to stop?
- Real-life connection: Has there ever been a time you almost forgot something important because you got distracted by something fun?
- Character: What do you think Brockett the cat thought about Blanche flying off course?
