About This Book
In Diana Wynne Jones's 'Witch's Business,' siblings Frank and Jess decide to earn money by setting up a unique business: a revenge-for-hire service. Their clever scheme takes an unexpected turn when they realize they're not the only ones in the 'revenge' game; a genuine witch is their direct competitor. This chapter book offers a whimsical blend of contemporary realism and low fantasy, exploring themes of entrepreneurship, sibling dynamics, and the blurred lines between mischief and magic. It's a fun, adventurous read that can spark conversations about fairness, consequences, and creative problem-solving.
Frank and Jess's scheme to earn money by hiring themselves out as revenge seekers seems like a good one until they discover they are in competition with a witch.
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1
If you were Frank and Jess, would you start a business like theirs? Why or why not?
2
What are some good ways to solve problems when someone has been unfair to you, instead of seeking revenge?
3
How do Frank and Jess change their plans when they realize they're up against a witch? What does that tell you about being flexible?
4
Do you think the witch is truly evil, or is she just doing her own kind of business?
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