About This Book
Mary Norton's classic "Bed-Knob and Broomstick" introduces readers to three English children who stumble upon a spinster learning witchcraft. With her newly acquired, albeit imperfect, magical abilities, she enchants a bed-knob, turning an ordinary bed into a flying vehicle for extraordinary journeys. The children, along with the apprentice witch, embark on thrilling and sometimes perilous adventures, traveling to diverse locations like a bustling London police station, a remote tropical island, and even back in time to the 17th century. This middle-grade fantasy is perfect for children aged 8-12, offering a blend of whimsy, historical exploration, and the excitement of discovery. Parents will appreciate the themes of bravery, curiosity, and the power of imagination.
With the powers they acquire from a spinster who is studying to be a witch, three English children have a series of exciting and perilous adventures traveling on a flying bed that takes them to a London police station, a tropical island, and back in time to the seventeenth century.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you had a flying bed, where would you go first and why?
2
What was the most exciting place the children visited? Why?
3
What was it like for the children to travel back to the seventeenth century? How was it different from their own time?
4
What qualities did the children show when they faced danger?
5
How did the apprentice witch's magic help them, and were there any times it caused problems?
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