The Pomegranate Witch - by Denise Doyen (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Told in rhyming text, a gang of neighborhood children make a determined effort to seize some of the pomegranate fruits from the magnificent tree by the scary, run-down farmhouse--but the tree is guarded by a scary "witch," except on Halloween, when her "sister" welcomes trick-or-treaters.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>When a scary old tree blooms with the most beautiful pomegranates ever seen, the neighborhood kids' mouths water with anticipation. But the tree isn't theirs--and it has a protector! So begins the Pomegranate War, a fun, rollicking, rhyming tale of a battle between the sly, plucky young rascals and their wry, witchy neighbor who may have more than one trick up her sleeve. This delectable romp from award-winning children's poet Denise Doyen and acclaimed illustrator Eliza Wheeler honors classic children's literature and revels in nostalgia for free-to-roam days full of playful invention.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Like a pomegranate, each page is filled with many small delights. . . and just a few mild frights.--<i>The Booklist Reader</i><br><br>Luscious rhymes and an atmospheric eeriness immerse readers in a neighborhood battle.-<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review<br><br>The story's a treat.-Booklist<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Denise Doyen is a celebrated author of children's picture books. She lives in Pacific Palisades, California. <p/>Eliza Wheeler is a bestselling author and illustrator of several acclaimed books for young readers, including Alison McGhee's <i>Tell Me a Tattoo Story</i>. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
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