tags) Want more? Her mom is barely around, focusing more on her own romantic life than on raising her daughter. The story follows Jessica, a little girl whose cat, Worm, compels her to wreak havoc on her neighbors. It received the Newbery Honor citation in 1973. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published A possessed cat causes lots of bad things to happen. Start by marking “The Witches of Worm” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The Witches begins with a chapter directly addressing the reader and clearing up some points about the depictions of witches in the book. ), I picked up a copy of this book for my daughter at a thrift store and ended up reading it because I was looking for a quick read. Upon rerereading with the perspective of a mother of a child with Aspergers, I think Jessica could be seen as struggling with issues stemming from autism spectrum disorder, in addition to other stresses. What a book. After all, no one will believe that Worm has bewitched her . Jessica lives with her mum but is usually left alone as her mum must work or goes on dates. Cats. Is this because she's born this way? "Belief in mysteries—all manner of mysteries—is the only lasting luxury in life.". I picked this up because I loved The Egypt Game as a kid, I haven't read anything else by Zilpha Keatley Snyder and I have thing for 1970s Newbery Honor books. Snyder is a great writer, and she brings to life a very simple tale by using a wide variety of vocabulary. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Well, this is what you won't do: panic. She lives in Mill Valley, California. The witches of the worm Zilpha Keatley Snyder March 1986 The protagonist Jessica, finds a blind, almost hairless cat that she names Worm. Probably because I've never won any) The Witches of Worm a long ass time ago. The Witches of Worm by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. This is a chilling story for older children and young adults, about a lonely teenaged girl, Jessica and the kitten she raises without wanting it, called Worm (you can tell she didn't like cats). i read this as a kid and should reread it as an adult. With Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci, Chris Rock. Plus, I like to share books with her. She lives in Mill Valley, California. I don't know. by Yearling. I really like this. Because of her noticeable lack of any kind of parenting? There is nothing pandering or condescending here; no cheap jump scares or pools of slime or any of the tropes used by adults humoring childrens' requests … Jessica never liked them. Visit her at ZKSnyder.com. For me, one of the most interesting aspects of the book is the main character, Jessica. I just remember shutting the book to find my parents. This one just about killed me. or worse. When Jessica found him she didn't even like cats, but she … And dragons, of course. The first edition of the novel was published in June 1st 1972, and was written by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. As time goes on, Jessica believes that the cat is possesing her into doing mean things (ex.Washing her her mother's dry-clean dress.) Snyder's writing really crackles, pulling you into this really riveting, strange, and slightly surreal story. When Jessica finds herself contemplating Mrs. Fortune's murder, she realizes she is in danger of going too far, and decides to exorcise Worm herself in order to break his hold over her. Reminded me a little of Shirley Jackson. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. She lives in Mill Valley, California. Jessica comes to believe that Worm is possessed by a group of witches that includes Mrs. Fortune. Her most recent books include The Treasures of Weatherby, The Bronze Pen, William S. and the Great Escape, and William’s Midsummer Dreams. Plus, I like to share books with her. And all the evilness was actually coming from Jessica all along. I do remember being honestly and deliciously frightened by this book as a child, so be careful who you give it to. share. See 1 question about The Witches of Worm…, SOLVED. The Witches of Worm. A young boy and his grandmother have a run-in with a coven of witches and their leader. I mean, witches AND a cat. ALA: Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present, Children and Young Adult Literature portal, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Witches_of_Worm&oldid=1021686517, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 6 May 2021, at 03:27. I really like how Snyder portrayed Jessica's mom. I too felt like Jessica was dealing with an untreated mental illness. Juni 2000. It concerns Jessica, a lonely and angry girl who finds a blind, nearly hairless newborn kitten, and ends up raising it with the help of her catlady neighbor. The big reason we care about Jessica at all is her home life. After a while, she starts becoming paranoid of the. Like the Salem witch trials themselves, Jessica may very well be making up these voices to excuse her actions. The main characters of this fiction, fantasy story are , . Summary. I worry that this book will cause people to be mean to cats like Jessica is to her cat. 'The Witches of Worm' is no exception. Spells and magic. Jessica, suspecting that Worm is possessed by an evil spirit that is controlling her, sets out to save both herself and her pet. Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. Get this from a library! Welcome back to the world of Jessica, whose mother Joy is frequently absent, finds herself the unwilling adoptive mother of an ugly kitten named Worm in this third Newbery-Honor book from the prolific Zilpha Keatley Snyder. She doesn't underestimate her target audiences intelligence, nor does she overwhelm the story with cryptic references to past events. I can't remember exactly (I'll have to reread it), but there was one particular part in it that scared me to death. She is almost without conscience, lying, manipulative, and destructive. Jessica's basically left to fend for herself, and she does the best she can. She has won numerous awards including three Newbery Honor books for The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid and The Witches of Worm and the 1995 John and … by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. witches of worm. She also thinks that the cat is being possesed by a group of witches, hence the name. [s]. I picked this up because I loved The Egypt Game as a kid, I haven't read anything else by Zilpha Keatley Snyder and I have thing for 1970s Newbery Honor books. Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. In a starred review Kirkus Reviews wrote "There's some danger that adults will be as spooked by Jessica as she is by Worm's evil eye, but the cat's bewitchment proves a perfect medium for a sensitive, sympathetic probing of a disturbed child's fears and anger -- and for a story that economically, seemingly effortlessly, captures the elusive eeriness of the supernatural. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! I loved the main character's voice as a child, as it was in many ways very different than anything else I had ever read before. (I mean, she considers doing a murder, but also she's mean to her cat. The main character shares my name (how very 1970s) and the central storyline is about an ugly, evil cat she sort of accidentally adopts. Common Sense Media said "Kids who love a good mystery will eat this one up."[4]. This book scared the bejeezus out of me when I first read it in middle school. How far is she willing to go to get the world to bend to her will? "[3] Especially not a skinny, ugly kitten that looks like a worm. The witches of Worm Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. I found it painful and fascinating back when I was in 5th grade. We’d love your help. Visit her at ZKSnyder.com. The book remains ambiguous as to how much is supernatural and how much is psychological. [She mistreats her cat! Around 600 BBY, a Jedi Knight named Allya arrived on the wilderness planet What will you do when it's your turn to pick your book club's next read? When the main character finds him, he is so pathetic, that you feel sorry for him, even as the main character is annoyed at all the extra work she has taken on to keep him alive. The worm seems to have a terrible hold on Jessica, compelling her to do cruel and destructive things to persons in her life who have upset her. Chapter 1: A Note About Witches. The writer doesn't judge her. A wonderful short book, that I think could be considered an important read for any youngster. Spoiler. This is probably the first sto. This book scared the bejeezus out of me when I first read it in middle school. A cat on the cover, of course I'm going to read it. This isn’t a condemnation on the book or the story, it was good. Witches of Worm is a Newberry Honor Book, that follows a 12 year old girl named Jessica. This turned out to be a children’s book. Fantastic book, in part because it lets its child protagonist do and contemplate some genuinely awful things. [ you realize that Jessica is a Gone Girl in training. When he changes, it is a frightening change, the thing that makes it truly eerie is the subtly of it. But she gives me goosebumps. TOTALLY creepy. She then hears a voice and is coerced into doing things such as lying and breaking things. But that's part of what makes her so compelling: the reader is rooting for her to better herself. Worm, the possessed cat, makes for both an object of sympathy and a terrifying villain. Although she feels compelled to care for the cat, she finds it gross and creepy, rather than cute, and names it Worm. This is about REAL WITCHES" (1). I liked it though. For the first time she speaks from the point of … The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 192 pages and is available in Hardcover format. Welcome back. The children who are her protagonists and secondary characters all ring true, even when there is a mist of exciting magic or supernatural about their adventures. The main character shares my name (how very 1970s) and the central storyline is about an ugly, evil cat she sort of accidentally adopts. Although she feels compelled to care for the cat, she finds it gross and. I image this 1973 Newbery honor book would give youngsters the heebie jeebies and it might take a more mature YA to sift through the overtones of paranormal to the fact that the author is making a strong statement about those who seem to blame others or outside forces for their own character defects. The book manages to create suspense and mystery where there isn't any, by sucking us in to Jessica's paranoia. The Witches of Worm encapsulates so many of the reasons I love Zilpha Keatley Snyder's scarier stories: the subtle storytelling, the increasingly claustrophobic atmosphere, and the complicated but wholly believable lives of the child heroes. familiars sick of being caught under the booted heels of witches. One evening she finds an abandoned newborn kitten. I was able to enjoy this more with the author's note in this version about inviting one's own devils and needing to exorcise them ourselves. 1 Star - I hated it 2 Stars - I didn't like it 3 Stars - It was OK 4 Stars - I liked it 5 Stars - I loved it. ), A cat on the cover, of course I'm going to read it. [Zilpha Keatley Snyder; Alton Raible] -- A lonely twelve-year-old is convinced that the cat she finds is possessed by a witch … The witches or oracles use wormwood oil to have higher clairvoyance. Her most recent books include The Treasures of Weatherby, The Bronze Pen, William S. and the Great Escape, and William’s Midsummer Dreams. It didn't scare me as badly this time (thank goodness; last time I had to sleep with the lights on and locked my cat out of my room for two days), but it still is an incredibly creepy novel. The writing is good, the characters are well developed, but the story is quite disturbing. The Witches of Worm is a 1972 young adult novel by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. I remember seeing this book everywhere when I was a kid, with hundreds of different covers, but I finally decided to give it a go when I saw it on the Bookmobile. If you know a young reader who is looking for a bit of nightmare fuel, this is the book to recommend. Zilpha Keatley Snyder. Refresh and try again. Jessica wishes she’d never brought Worm home with her, because now he’s making her do terrible things. .". Pretty creepy. 'The Witches of Worm' began in an ordinary tone. I first read this book back in elementary school. Joy= Jessicas older sister who Jessica wishes she’d never brought Worm home with her, because now he’s making her do terrible things. In a very childish way, this made me really connect with Jessica, as I also have a sort of ugly, definitely evil cat who I occasionally resent and despise and I'm pretty certain he's got a demonic posses. flag. He’s cast a spell on her, but to whom can she turn? 4.2 • 9 Ratings; $8.99; $8.99; Publisher Description. 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Free download or read online The Witches of Worm pdf (ePUB) book. Especially not a skinny, ugly kitten that looks like a worm. In a very childish way, this made me really connect with Jessica, as I also have a sort of ugly, definitely evil cat who I occasionally resent and despise and I'm pretty certain he's got a demonic possession, too. I don't think Worm was anything other than an ordinary cat who Jessica was using as an excuse to act out all these terrible impulses. I'm a fan of Zilpha Keatley Snyder--was as a child; was as a parent of four; am now as a lifelong library worker. Jessica, a lonely pre-teen girl, finds a blind, almost hairless kitten that she names Worm. Rather, she paints a realistic portrait that many of us may find all too familiar. [It's implied that Jessica's growing fear of her cat is really a catalyst(no pun intended) for her repressed anger and loneliness, and she unconsciously uses it as a way to distance herself from guilt or shame over bad things she does out of anger, The recipient of three Newbery Honor Book awards for, “Belief in mysteries, any manner of mysteries, is the only lasting luxury in life.”, “We all invite our own devils, and we must exorcise our own.”, National Book Award Finalist for Children's Books (1973). She's not an entirely likable protagonist, in that she does some backhanded things and isn't altogether honest with her friends, her family, or even herself. I read the award-winning (why does this fact stick out in my mind? After a while, she starts becoming paranoid of the cat, mostly because of all the books on witchcraft she has been reading. She doesn't like cats, but feels a certain obligation to help it. Why not? She lives in Mill Valley, California. For a children's book, Witches of Worm takes a very mature approach to responsibility. This article is within the scope of WikiProject Novels, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories on Wikipedia. It’s very sad/a little disturbing and not for everyone probably, but everything about it was excellent: the writing, the psychological insight, the plotting. At least Worm is some company for her in the apartment block, since she has elderly neighbours and a mostly absent mother trying to pick up a new husband, and she has quarrelled over a stupid matter, as teens do, with her friend Brandon. The relationships are easy to understand and Jessica is never too likeable nor a villain. Not because Worm might be a demon cat, but because Jessica might be a psychopath. Because her friends have abandoned her? The witches of Worm. The witches of the worm Zilpha Keatley Snyder March 1986 The protagonist Jessica, finds a blind, almost hairless cat that she names Worm. Visit her at ZKSnyder.com. This is a great, spooky book for children to read over the Halloween season. Although she nurses this cat from an abandoned newborn, she is so mean to it. Recently she has been ostracised from her closest friends, as they have developed new friendships. Jessica’s never liked them. It concerns Jessica, a lonely and angry girl who finds a blind, nearly hairless newborn kitten, and ends up raising it with the help of her catlady neighbor. [ he shows compassion to Mrs. Fortune whereas Jessica has none, and he likes animals and protects them from abuse, and Jessica is an animal abuser. I'm not sure how many stars to give this book. When the main character finds him, he is so pathetic, that you feel sorry for him, even as the main character is annoyed at all the extra work she has taken on to keep him alive. Jessica's victims include her former best friend Brandon and her childish and emotionally distant divorced mother. But that's part of what makes her so compelling: the reader is rooting for her to bett. I don't think Worm was anything other than an ordinary cat who Jessica was using. It has that perfect vibe of the classic children's books I read as a kid, probably because it. It's chilling when you realize that Worm isn't a demon - but Jessica definitely is a witch...a witch who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. It's a thriller for children ages 9-12, the target audience of the Newbery books. Winner Description: by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, and published by Atheneum. February 1st 1986 However, you must be careful because not all images will be positive. Rate it * You Rated it * 0. The witches say that placing a bandage on the forehead with seven leaves of wormwood on a Sunday afternoon lying in a meadow will reveal images of love, betrayals, deception or congratulations. Recently she has been ostracised from her closest friends, as they have developed new friendships. For me, one of the most interesting aspects of the book is the main character, Jessica. This is an awesome children's horror story, which is really and truly frightening and psychological. Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. As the narrator says, "This is not a fairy-tale. It's a very well done portrait of a lonely girl without friends, her single working mother, and an imagination that gets the best of her. Maybe, it was my first encounter with an anti hero of sorts. He will certainly murder me in my sleep. . Zilpha Keatley Snyder is always good, even though sometimes the language is a little dated. An awesomely creepy book from Snyder, who I love for her unique treatment of the supernatural; always leaving it realistic, ambigious, and not always totally evil. This is probably the first story I ever read that toed the line between some thing magical and strange happenings, and the first time I, as a reader, questioned the main character's sanity. After this, I tried to find and read every book Zilpha Keatley Snyder ever wrote. Brandon was an abusive little turd as well. I rolled my eyes in boredom as I read on and on about the obvious story of a girl with an only parent, struggling to live her adolescent life. To see what your friends thought of this book, I too felt like Jessica was dealing with an untreated mental illness. Named “Worm.” The blurb on the back promised a creepy, atmospheric, Goosebumps-esque read: “Cats. "A wanderer and a cursed child. The Witches of Worm. In fact, this book is transitional to the young adult category which can visit more controversial subject matter. "The Witches of Worm" deserves its honor. Jessica lives with her mum but is usually left alone as her mum must work or goes on dates. A reclusive elderly neighbor, Mrs. Fortune, helps her to wean and raise him. The Witches of Worm is a 1972 fantasy novel for children by American author Zilpha Keatley Snyder. She's not an entirely likable protagonist, in that she does some backhanded things and isn't altogether honest with her friends, her family, or even herself. Worm. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, TeachingBooks supports the First Amendment and celebrates the right to read. Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. In fact, "The Witches of Worm" is shockingly good. Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. Wow! As Jessica's destructive actions escalate, her mother attempts to send her to counseling, which further enrages and upsets her. I hope my cat does not read Goodreads. This book by Zilpha Keatley Snyder teaches us that all little girls or just people can be good and kind no matter what. [1] It received the Newbery Honor citation in 1973.[2]. This is an awesome children's horror story, which is really and truly frightening and psychological. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Anyone else agree? [it turns out that the real demons are inside you. most books for kids aren't nearly so sinister. I don’t want to call it young Adult, as it was closer to say, late elementary to middle school level, at least by my standards. The Witches of Worm Quotes Showing 1-5 of 5 “Belief in mysteries, any manner of mysteries, is the only lasting luxury in life.” ― Zilpha Keatley Snyder, The Witches of Worm tags: beleiving, mysteries No_Favorite. After a dramatic exorcism, culminating in a nighttime chase during a bad thunderstorm, Worm becomes a normal cat, and Jessica is reconciled with her mother and Brandon, causing her to think that she not only exorcised Worm but also herself. Jessica Porter, often left alone by her mom and recently on the outs with her best friend, takes up with a strange cat named Worm. . Because we've dug... Jessica has read enough books to know that her cat Worm must be a witch’s cat. She doesn't like cats, but feels a certain obligation to help it. It didn't scare me as badly this time (thank goodness; last time I had to sleep with the lights on and locked my cat out of my room for two days), but it still is an incredibly creepy novel. Basing this on my memories of a long ass time ago I'd say it was ultimately not THAT great (not because of expectations built up from awards, I swear). I think I read this when I was little, the first chapter seemed vaguely familiar. Brandon= Jessicas best friend, that goes to a different school. Witches of Worm is a Newberry Honor Book, that follows a 12 year old girl named Jessica. (In this book, Joy, the mom, often refers to her daughter as "Jessie Baby," not, "Jessie, baby, . When he changes, it is a frightening change, the thing that makes it truly eerie is the subtly of it. “The Witches of Worm” is one of Mrs. Snyder's most haunt ing stories and one of her deepest probes. Misses Fortune= a old lady that loves cats. The book has often been banned[5] from school libraries in the United States because of its focus on the subject of witchcraft, the description of visions or nightmares Jessica experiences, and its protagonist's disturbing inner monologues with Worm/herself. Her most recent books include The Treasures of Weatherby, The Bronze Pen, William S. and the Great Escape, and William’s Midsummer Dreams. The Witches of Worm is a 1972 young adult novel by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. Evil (or at least psychologically damaged) little girl (age 12) done here so well it sends chills down my spine. YA book about a girl who finds and names a cat called worm. One evening she finds an abandoned newborn kitten. I picked up a copy of this book for my daughter at a thrift store and ended up reading it because I was looking for a quick read. Her most recent books include The Treasures of Weatherby, The Bronze Pen, William S. and the Great Escape, and William’s Midsummer Dreams. I've never given any Rhett Butler damns about awards. Just masterful. Worm. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? Her mom is barely around, focusing more on her own romantic life than on raising her daughter. The story follows Jessica, a little girl whose cat, Worm, compels her to wreak havoc on her neighbors. It received the Newbery Honor citation in 1973. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published A possessed cat causes lots of bad things to happen. Start by marking “The Witches of Worm” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The Witches begins with a chapter directly addressing the reader and clearing up some points about the depictions of witches in the book. ), I picked up a copy of this book for my daughter at a thrift store and ended up reading it because I was looking for a quick read. Upon rerereading with the perspective of a mother of a child with Aspergers, I think Jessica could be seen as struggling with issues stemming from autism spectrum disorder, in addition to other stresses. What a book. After all, no one will believe that Worm has bewitched her . Jessica lives with her mum but is usually left alone as her mum must work or goes on dates. Cats. Is this because she's born this way? "Belief in mysteries—all manner of mysteries—is the only lasting luxury in life.". I picked this up because I loved The Egypt Game as a kid, I haven't read anything else by Zilpha Keatley Snyder and I have thing for 1970s Newbery Honor books. Snyder is a great writer, and she brings to life a very simple tale by using a wide variety of vocabulary. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Well, this is what you won't do: panic. She lives in Mill Valley, California. The witches of the worm Zilpha Keatley Snyder March 1986 The protagonist Jessica, finds a blind, almost hairless cat that she names Worm. Probably because I've never won any) The Witches of Worm a long ass time ago. The Witches of Worm by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. This is a chilling story for older children and young adults, about a lonely teenaged girl, Jessica and the kitten she raises without wanting it, called Worm (you can tell she didn't like cats). i read this as a kid and should reread it as an adult. With Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci, Chris Rock. Plus, I like to share books with her. She lives in Mill Valley, California. I don't know. by Yearling. I really like this. Because of her noticeable lack of any kind of parenting? There is nothing pandering or condescending here; no cheap jump scares or pools of slime or any of the tropes used by adults humoring childrens' requests … Jessica never liked them. Visit her at ZKSnyder.com. For me, one of the most interesting aspects of the book is the main character, Jessica. I just remember shutting the book to find my parents. This one just about killed me. or worse. When Jessica found him she didn't even like cats, but she … And dragons, of course. The first edition of the novel was published in June 1st 1972, and was written by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. As time goes on, Jessica believes that the cat is possesing her into doing mean things (ex.Washing her her mother's dry-clean dress.) Snyder's writing really crackles, pulling you into this really riveting, strange, and slightly surreal story. When Jessica finds herself contemplating Mrs. Fortune's murder, she realizes she is in danger of going too far, and decides to exorcise Worm herself in order to break his hold over her. Reminded me a little of Shirley Jackson. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. She lives in Mill Valley, California. Jessica comes to believe that Worm is possessed by a group of witches that includes Mrs. Fortune. Her most recent books include The Treasures of Weatherby, The Bronze Pen, William S. and the Great Escape, and William’s Midsummer Dreams. Plus, I like to share books with her. And all the evilness was actually coming from Jessica all along. I do remember being honestly and deliciously frightened by this book as a child, so be careful who you give it to. share. See 1 question about The Witches of Worm…, SOLVED. The Witches of Worm. A young boy and his grandmother have a run-in with a coven of witches and their leader. I mean, witches AND a cat. ALA: Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present, Children and Young Adult Literature portal, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Witches_of_Worm&oldid=1021686517, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 6 May 2021, at 03:27. I really like how Snyder portrayed Jessica's mom. I too felt like Jessica was dealing with an untreated mental illness. Juni 2000. It concerns Jessica, a lonely and angry girl who finds a blind, nearly hairless newborn kitten, and ends up raising it with the help of her catlady neighbor. The big reason we care about Jessica at all is her home life. After a while, she starts becoming paranoid of the. Like the Salem witch trials themselves, Jessica may very well be making up these voices to excuse her actions. The main characters of this fiction, fantasy story are , . Summary. I worry that this book will cause people to be mean to cats like Jessica is to her cat. 'The Witches of Worm' is no exception. Spells and magic. Jessica, suspecting that Worm is possessed by an evil spirit that is controlling her, sets out to save both herself and her pet. Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. Get this from a library! Welcome back to the world of Jessica, whose mother Joy is frequently absent, finds herself the unwilling adoptive mother of an ugly kitten named Worm in this third Newbery-Honor book from the prolific Zilpha Keatley Snyder. She doesn't underestimate her target audiences intelligence, nor does she overwhelm the story with cryptic references to past events. I can't remember exactly (I'll have to reread it), but there was one particular part in it that scared me to death. She is almost without conscience, lying, manipulative, and destructive. Jessica's basically left to fend for herself, and she does the best she can. She has won numerous awards including three Newbery Honor books for The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid and The Witches of Worm and the 1995 John and … by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. witches of worm. She also thinks that the cat is being possesed by a group of witches, hence the name. [s]. I picked this up because I loved The Egypt Game as a kid, I haven't read anything else by Zilpha Keatley Snyder and I have thing for 1970s Newbery Honor books. Zilpha Keatley Snyder is the author of The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid, and The Witches of Worm, all Newbery Honor Books. In a starred review Kirkus Reviews wrote "There's some danger that adults will be as spooked by Jessica as she is by Worm's evil eye, but the cat's bewitchment proves a perfect medium for a sensitive, sympathetic probing of a disturbed child's fears and anger -- and for a story that economically, seemingly effortlessly, captures the elusive eeriness of the supernatural. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! I loved the main character's voice as a child, as it was in many ways very different than anything else I had ever read before. (I mean, she considers doing a murder, but also she's mean to her cat. The main character shares my name (how very 1970s) and the central storyline is about an ugly, evil cat she sort of accidentally adopts. Common Sense Media said "Kids who love a good mystery will eat this one up."[4]. This book scared the bejeezus out of me when I first read it in middle school. How far is she willing to go to get the world to bend to her will? "[3] Especially not a skinny, ugly kitten that looks like a worm. The witches of Worm Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. I found it painful and fascinating back when I was in 5th grade. We’d love your help. Visit her at ZKSnyder.com. The book remains ambiguous as to how much is supernatural and how much is psychological. [She mistreats her cat! Around 600 BBY, a Jedi Knight named Allya arrived on the wilderness planet What will you do when it's your turn to pick your book club's next read? When the main character finds him, he is so pathetic, that you feel sorry for him, even as the main character is annoyed at all the extra work she has taken on to keep him alive. The worm seems to have a terrible hold on Jessica, compelling her to do cruel and destructive things to persons in her life who have upset her. Chapter 1: A Note About Witches. The writer doesn't judge her. A wonderful short book, that I think could be considered an important read for any youngster. Spoiler. This is probably the first sto. This book scared the bejeezus out of me when I first read it in middle school. A cat on the cover, of course I'm going to read it. This isn’t a condemnation on the book or the story, it was good. Witches of Worm is a Newberry Honor Book, that follows a 12 year old girl named Jessica. This turned out to be a children’s book. Fantastic book, in part because it lets its child protagonist do and contemplate some genuinely awful things. [ you realize that Jessica is a Gone Girl in training. When he changes, it is a frightening change, the thing that makes it truly eerie is the subtly of it. But she gives me goosebumps. TOTALLY creepy. She then hears a voice and is coerced into doing things such as lying and breaking things. But that's part of what makes her so compelling: the reader is rooting for her to better herself. Worm, the possessed cat, makes for both an object of sympathy and a terrifying villain. Although she feels compelled to care for the cat, she finds it gross and creepy, rather than cute, and names it Worm. This is about REAL WITCHES" (1). I liked it though. For the first time she speaks from the point of … The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 192 pages and is available in Hardcover format. Welcome back. The children who are her protagonists and secondary characters all ring true, even when there is a mist of exciting magic or supernatural about their adventures. The main character shares my name (how very 1970s) and the central storyline is about an ugly, evil cat she sort of accidentally adopts. Although she feels compelled to care for the cat, she finds it gross and. I image this 1973 Newbery honor book would give youngsters the heebie jeebies and it might take a more mature YA to sift through the overtones of paranormal to the fact that the author is making a strong statement about those who seem to blame others or outside forces for their own character defects. The book manages to create suspense and mystery where there isn't any, by sucking us in to Jessica's paranoia. The Witches of Worm encapsulates so many of the reasons I love Zilpha Keatley Snyder's scarier stories: the subtle storytelling, the increasingly claustrophobic atmosphere, and the complicated but wholly believable lives of the child heroes. familiars sick of being caught under the booted heels of witches. One evening she finds an abandoned newborn kitten. I was able to enjoy this more with the author's note in this version about inviting one's own devils and needing to exorcise them ourselves. 1 Star - I hated it 2 Stars - I didn't like it 3 Stars - It was OK 4 Stars - I liked it 5 Stars - I loved it. ), A cat on the cover, of course I'm going to read it. [Zilpha Keatley Snyder; Alton Raible] -- A lonely twelve-year-old is convinced that the cat she finds is possessed by a witch … The witches or oracles use wormwood oil to have higher clairvoyance. Her most recent books include The Treasures of Weatherby, The Bronze Pen, William S. and the Great Escape, and William’s Midsummer Dreams. It didn't scare me as badly this time (thank goodness; last time I had to sleep with the lights on and locked my cat out of my room for two days), but it still is an incredibly creepy novel. The writing is good, the characters are well developed, but the story is quite disturbing. The Witches of Worm is a 1972 young adult novel by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. I remember seeing this book everywhere when I was a kid, with hundreds of different covers, but I finally decided to give it a go when I saw it on the Bookmobile. If you know a young reader who is looking for a bit of nightmare fuel, this is the book to recommend. Zilpha Keatley Snyder. Refresh and try again. Jessica wishes she’d never brought Worm home with her, because now he’s making her do terrible things. .". Pretty creepy. 'The Witches of Worm' began in an ordinary tone. I first read this book back in elementary school. Joy= Jessicas older sister who Jessica wishes she’d never brought Worm home with her, because now he’s making her do terrible things. In a very childish way, this made me really connect with Jessica, as I also have a sort of ugly, definitely evil cat who I occasionally resent and despise and I'm pretty certain he's got a demonic posses. flag. He’s cast a spell on her, but to whom can she turn? 4.2 • 9 Ratings; $8.99; $8.99; Publisher Description. 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