August 1, 2009
Gr 3-5-Haggy Aggy would prefer to be human, much to the chagrin of her cat, Rumblewick. She would rather spend her time doing "Othersider" things, like taking ballet, going to gym class, and having sleepovers with friends. Rumblewick does his best to get her to do her witchly duties to please the High Hags and witch society. The books are a diary of his misadventures and near-misses with disaster. Haggy Aggy uses magic to help her pass as human, and the books include a few of her spells to help improve her dance and gymnastic skills. They also have a lot of full-page cartoon illustrations and spot art that will appeal to children, especially reluctant readers. There are a few difficult vocabulary words throughout the texts, but the stories are frothy and funny. Quick, lighthearted reads."Jane Cronkhite, San Jose Public Library, CA"
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January 1, 2010
Haggy Aggy is unwilling to be a "proper-practicing" witch, forcing her right-hand cat, Rumblewick, to work overtime to avoid trouble with the High Hags. Rumblewick uses scrapbook-like images, doodles, black-and-white illustrations, and humorously descriptive language to document HA's antics in his private diaries. Readers will enjoy the quickly moving plot, with laughs and surprises around every corner.
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