The Pomegranate Witch - by Denise Doyen (Hardcover)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"Like a pomegranate, each page is filled with many small delights. . . and just a few mild frights."--The Booklist Reader

"Luscious rhymes and an atmospheric eeriness immerse readers in a neighborhood battle."-Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The story's a treat."-Booklist

About the Author

Denise Doyen is a celebrated author of children's picture books. She lives in Pacific Palisades, California.

Eliza Wheeler is a bestselling author and illustrator of several acclaimed books for young readers, including Alison McGhee's Tell Me a Tattoo Story. She lives in Los Angeles, California.