What would you do if suddenly the mop or broom in your home came to life and starting cleaning? If you're like Minna Shaw, it would probably shock and frigthen you!
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After allowing an injured witch to stay out her house, Minna Shaw discovers what appears to be an ordinary broom left behind. Soon the broom comes to life and much her surpirse, a terrific help to Minna. Before long, not only could this magic broom sweep, it could be taugh to feed chickens, fetch water, and even chop wood! News of this magic broom spread fast to her neighbors, but not everyone liked the idea of living so close to a bewitched broom and they intend to do something about it. Read The Widows Broom by Chris Van Allsburg to find out what becomes of Minna Shaw and her magic broom. Chris Van Allsburg has written and illsutrated several fantastic stories filled with magic. Many of these stories have been turned into popular movies including Jumanji and The Polar Express. Who knows, maybe The Widow's Broom could be the next book to hit the big screen!
This book sounds really interesting. What age group does it fit? I've never heard of it before, but I absolutely loved Jumangi. Good, convincing book talk!
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