Earwig and the Witch - Tapa dura

"Earwig is a plucky, bossy heroine, and the story is packed with with and humor. Zelinsky's illustrations enhance this imaginative tale."--School Library Journal

"A refreshing change of pace for young fantasy fans."--Booklist

"Readers are treated to a nonstop plot, memorable characters, and signature DWJ touches ... An accessible page design incorporates Zelinsky's plentiful line illustrations, the best of which are showstoppers."--The Horn Book

"Jones brings her characteristic witty humor and rich imagination to a whimsical chapter book that would undoubtedly delight as a readaloud. Stubborn and mischievous, Earwig is a likable, albeit irascible, heroine, and her triumph at the witch's expense will elicit plenty of cheerful howls."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"This funny story updates fairy tale conventions while highlighting Jones's subversive wit and her firm belief that children can control their own lives. ... A fine introduction to the late author's more complex YA novels."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"With this enthralling book, Jones proves that she is still at the top of her game."--Booklist (starred review)

"[A] joyfully chaotic tale."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Although an orphan, Earwig has always enjoyed living at St. Morwald's, where she manages to make everyone do her bidding, but when she is taken in by foster parents who are actually a witch and a demon, she has a hard time trying to turn the situation to her advantage. 50,000 First printing.