When the big witch leaves her daughter, dorrie, alone in their house, the nasty blue witch pays a surprise visit. Dorrie and the blue witch written and illustrated by. Dorrie the little witch a series of childrens books by. Dorrie has been delighting readers since 1962 and now in these new editions she is set to captivate a new generation of fans. Dorrie and the blue witch by patricia coombs 1964 first. Ebook the blue witch as pdf download portable document format. For those who are new to this story, ill provide a recap below in dorrie s own words that will bring you up to speed as to what is going on. Abagil had to face 8legged spiders and the queen spider.
Her hat is always on crooked and her stockings never match. It was inspired by and written for her two daughters, as were the following twentyeight books. She is the author and illustrator of many childrens picture books, including the popular dorrie the little witch series. Dorrie and the blue witch, 1964 when dorrie is left home alone by the big witch.
Dorrie and the blue witch written and illustrated by patricia coombs 1964. Buy dorrie and the blue witch dorrie the little witch 2 by patricia coombs isbn. Well, kids, here we are at the first chapter of dorrie. Blue witch ceramics is a site for dog lovers in all of us. Books in the dorrie series other books by patricia coombs about patricia coombs. Apr 23, 2010 buy dorrie and the blue witch by coombs, patricia isbn. I loved the entire dorrie series, but dorrie and the blue witch was my favorite by far. Dorrie and the blue witch, dorrie and the wizards spell and dorrie and the dreamyard monsters in the perfect classic series for fans of jill murphys the worst witch. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Dorrie and the blue witch written and illustrated by patricia coombs.
The books centred around a little witch called dorrie who lived with her mother the big witch and her cat, gink and a female cook. The stories encourage children to be empowered to solve problems. When mildred, a nasty blue witch, shows up at dorrie s front door one afternoon, dorrie must find a way to stop her. Dorrie and the blue witch by patricia coombs when doing a week about witches, we would be remiss not to include the dorrie books by patricia coombs. Find out about dorrie and the blue witch by patricia coombs, published by. Although most witches in the book are good, some of the villains have been this trope. Meet the original worst witch in this brandnew hardback edition of a muchloved magical classic. Dorrie and the blue witch book by patricia coombs 3. Dorrie, the little witch heroine of dorrie s magic and dorrie and the blue witch, has turned her talents to producing a play with the help of her cat, gink. Books in the dorrie series other books by patricia coombs. Books in the dorrie series dorrie the little witch.
When dorrie is home alone one day, she decides to have a tea party with gink the cat. My mom, dorrie, and i recently wrote a book, candice revealed. Dorrie and the blue witch by patricia coombs alibris. My maternal grandparents werent big readers, but they. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. Buy dorrie and the blue witch by patricia coombs online at alibris. But instead of a clean room, she gets a house full of chaos. Very charming book for children five through eight, particularly girls. The dorrie the little witch book series by patricia coombs includes books dorries magic, dorrie and the blue witch, dorries play, and several more. Published on nov, 2018 dorrie and the blue witch by patricia coombs. Aug 27, 2015 everybody who loves the worst witch will love dorrie the little witch. Dorrie and the blue witch by coombs patricia abebooks. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates.
Dorries mother goes out to a meeting of witches to decide what to do about the dangerous blue witch. Buy a cheap copy of dorrie and the blue witch book by patricia coombs. Dorrie is a loveable little witch, with a penchant for getting into mischief. They were published in great britain, germany and japan. Apr 23, 2010 this year i saw that there is actually a softback version of the original which was much better priced that the used editions i have bought. This quirky collection gathers the funniest fantasy, weirdest paranormal and most hilarious horror written by award winning author, sarina dorie. Dorrie and the blue witch by patricia coombs fragile.
It is full of twists and turns and surprises from page 1 to the final page. Dorrie and the blue witch one of my favorite books. She learns what it is like to be a witch from her experiences. Being a very polite little girl she invites her in only to have the witch tell her to get her cloak theyre leaving. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. I am a solitary witch who lives in the beautiful mountains of north eastern new mexico. The housekeeper is out on an errand and dorrie is left at home alone when who should knock at the door but the blue witch. Patricia coombs mixes more magic to delight her many readers and turns the tables on the blue witch, who had changed cook into. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Patricia coombs lisa and the grompet illustrated 1980 dell yearling pb nice. Several of the plots involve dorrie or her mother against evil witches. Everybody who loves the worst witch will love dorrie the little witch.
When dorrie is left home alone by the big witch, she deci. Dorrie scours cooks magic cabinet, uses its contents to capture the blue witch and receives a gold cauldron for her efforts. Dorrie by patricia coombs, dorrie the witch abebooks. Library journal on the silver witch paula brackston weaves a lyrical and lovely taleas ever brackstons prose is sharp, precise, and a pleasure to encounterher world of witches and warriors, of the supernatural and divine, is one that will captivate many an unwary reader. Dorrie and the blue witch was another cherished book that i remember from childhood. Of her childhood, she says, i was forever being told to get my nose out of a book and go outside. This is a fabulous childrens book, and all of the dorrie stories have good messages for kids. Dorrie and the dreamyard monsters patricia coombs vintage softcover. After this, majorika and her fairy, lala, decide to teach doremi how to become a witch, so she can change majorika back from a witch frog. Dorrie uses everything in the magic cabinet to outwit her. The dorrie books are a series of childrens books by patricia coombs, from 1962 to 1992. This is a wonderful, softcover book written and illustrated by patricia coombs.
See the complete dorrie the little witch series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Andrew lang 18441912 was a scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. Patricia coombs she is the author and illustrator of many childrens picture books, including the popular dorrie the little witch series. Dorrie and the blue witch by patricia coombs books. Also available to collect in these new hardback editions. Dorrie the witch, illustration from a series of childrens books by patricia. Dorrie and the blue witch written and illustrated by patricia coombs vintage halloween milk and cookies. Aug 27, 2015 dorrie and the blue witch by patricia coombs, 9781405277679, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The big witch is her mother, and gink is her very own black cat. Dorries play 1965 on the day of the costume ball, dorrie decides to put on a play for the big witch and cook.
The final book in the series, dorrie and the haunted schoolhouse, was published by clarion in 1992. The story isnt profound or literary or life changing although its quite solid and good ive read it aloud successfully to a group of third graders at halloween time. Book 1 in the series is dorrie and the wizards spell. Dec 24, 2012 dorrie and the blue witch one of my favorite books. Retired witches mysteries series joyce and jim lavene retired witches molly and elise are out to find their lost spell book and conjure up criminals in this delightful mystery series set on the north carolina coast. Dorrie and the blue witch, 1964 when dorrie is left home alone by the big witch, she decides to have a tea party with gink. Patricia coombs mixes more magic to delight her many readers and turns the tables on the blue witch, who had changed cook into a cup of sugar. This one was particularly creepy, at least in the scenes where dorrie is pursued by. Magical doremi simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dorie looked at reanne and mirabelle uh, guys she said we all look the same. Shana burg is the awardwinning author of a thousand never evers and lives in austin, texas, with her husband and son. Dorrie the little witch a series of childrens books by patricia coombs. All the dorrie the little witch books in order toppsta. To edit or update the above biography on patricia coombs, please log in or register.
Dorrie and the blue witch by patricia coombs, paperback. Patricia coombs is a published author of childrens books. Included in this book of treats are stories previously published such as. All goes well until dorrie cuts up what she thinks is a piece of old cloth, but which is really her mothers costume for a ball. The dorrie the little witch book series by patricia coombs includes books dorrie s magic, dorrie and the blue witch, dorrie s play, and several more. Dorrie gets a gold cauldron as a reward for stopping the blue witch. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The only thing that set them apart was their color. Coombs effective use of blue and yellow might be one of the reasons why blue witch has always been a favorite. Dorrie is in trouble, but with a bit of help from cooks magic cabinet, can she capture the blue witch. Her hat is always crooked and her socks never match.
Dorrie and the blue witch by patricia coombs goodreads. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. This spell book used frequently and enthusiastically by the buzzfeed witches is both comprehensive and. Dorrie and the blue witch 1964 now available printondemand when mildred, a nasty blue witch, shows up at dorries front door one afternoon, dorrie must find a way to stop her. There were 20 books in the dorrie series, written in the early 1960s through the early 1990s. I know others have stated the similarities between thatch and snape, and for some it spoiled the plot for me it gave me a visual reference for the character. Dorrie and the blue witch by coombs, patricia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dorrie and the blue witch 1964 now available printondemand when mildred, a nasty blue witch, shows up at dorrie s front door one afternoon, dorrie must find a way to stop her. I am not normally one to read books in this genre but i enjoyed the book so much that i couldnt put it down. Some of the published credits of patricia coombs include dorrie and the haunted schoolhouse, dorrie and the halloween plot. Dorrie s magic 1962 dorrie mixes up some magic to clean up her room. Dorrie the little witch book series 19 books from book 1. Will dorrie be able to come up with a winning plan for a new costume in time.
Dorrie and the blue witch 1964 now available printondemand. A hexy witch mystery wombys school for wayward witches book ebook. Not only my favorite, it has witches and gods in the book. Dorrie uses everything in the magic cabinet to outwit her, and earns the gold cauldron for witch catching. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Dorrie and the blue witch 9781450548748 by coombs, patricia and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Join facebook to connect with dorie emery and others you may know. Dorrie and the blue witch one of over 20 books in the dorrie series with delightful illustrations. Patricia coombs when the big witch leaves her daughter, dorrie, alone in their house, the nasty blue witch pays a surprise visit. But theres a knock on the door and its the bad blue witch. Morris took the hard cover book from candice, and read the cover.
Dorrie, the little witch, uses everything in the magic cabinet to outwit the nasty blue witch, and wins the gold cauldron for witch catching. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Putting the romance back into necromancy five tips for outsmarting satanand your students bite me night of the living. I loved these growing up dorie the witch books by patricia coombs guest post today all the way from the uk. Read dorrie and the blue witch full collection patricia coombs, read best book online dorrie and the blue witch, free download dorrie and the blue witch full popular patricia coombs, online free dorrie and the blue witch, the book dorrie and the blue witch, download dorrie and the blue witch ebooks, download dorrie and the blue witch ebooks. Sep 23, 2015 spellbooks for the witch in your life. Dorrie is in trouble, but with a bit of help from cooks magic cabinet, can she capture the blue witch in time. Patricia coombs books, biography, contact information. Dorrie and the witches camp by patricia coombs and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
In the absence of a clear context regarding how known or unknown is the number of books available for me to read, should i use what book to read or which book to read i dont know what book to read i dont know how many books there are for me to choose from. My daughter was very pleased with the book, dorrie and the blue witch is one of patricia coobes early books and a classic. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book. Dorrie and the dreamyard monsters by patricia coombs. When i was primary school age, some of my absolute favourite books were the dorrie series by american author and illustrator, patricia coombs.
The art of royal service, by violet, dorrie, and candice cooper. The book is like you are in the book, like you are day dreaming. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors. Vintage hardcover book from dorrie the witch series, vintage. Your secret enemy as the arts and craft teacher at a magical boarding school, clarissa lawrence has defeated budget cuts, battled juvenile delinquent witches, and nipped curses in the bud. Reanne took a little mirror out from her pocket and looked into it. I know its getting redundant, at this point, but dorrie and the dreamyard monsters was another title in this series like dorrie and the blue witch, or dorrie and the amazing magic elixir that i checked out again and again from the library, as a young girl. Doremi becomes a witch in training, called a witch apprentice. In this first book of the prequel series, the witches of orkney, nineyearold abigail tarkana is determined to grow up to be the greatest witch of. Each book has its own palette and, with blue witch, coombs strikes a menacing tone using powder blue and mustard yellow. The dust jacket is priceclipped and has its fair share of short tears and small edge chips as. Dorrie s mother goes out to a meeting of witches to decide what to do about the dangerous blue witch.