Books Like The Time of the Witch
Families who loved The Time of the Witch by Mary Downing Hahn often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Time of the Witch by Mary Downing Hahn often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is struggling to accept a divorce and expresses a deep, perhaps unrealistic, desire to fix the family themselves. This classic spooky tale follows Laura, a young girl whose parents have recently separated. Desperate to reunite them, she makes a wish to an old woman who claims to be a witch, only to discover that her wish has dark, unintended consequences. It is a powerful exploration of the guilt children often feel during a breakup and the hard lesson that some things are beyond their control. While it contains supernatural elements and moments of genuine suspense, its primary focus is on the emotional weight of family transition. It is most appropriate for children aged 9 to 12 who can handle a moderate level of tension and are ready for a realistic, if somewhat bittersweet, resolution regarding family changes.
