"The Flying Witch" is about Baba Yaga, a Russian witch, who just loves to eat plump children. A little girl gets lost and in the possession of Baba Yaga, but out smarts her. This story closely follows the Russian Baba Yaga legend, but does it in a entertaining way for children to relate, and a happy ending. I really loved this version of Baba Yaga. I think sometimes this legend can be portrayed as scary to children but this version makes it sweet with a happy ending. ( )

In the beginning the reader sees this ugly witch on the cover. Then we learn this witch like to eat little kids. One day this little girl falls off her dad's turnip truck. She makes nice with the witch, and her dad saves her before she could be eaten by this witch. The theme was unclear again. but if i had to guess I would say that being clever can help you out are than you thought. ( )

The Flying Witch is a story about Baba Yaga and her terrible ways. Baba Yaga is a witch known in Russian folklore for devouring children. Jane Yolen created an original story based on Baba Yaga and puts her up against a strong girl named Jane. This is a story about Baba Yaga trying to eat Jane, but she puts up a fight. I found this story interesting because it allowed me to learn about a witch I had never heard of. I think this would be an interesting book to read during Halloween time and educate children about other cultures folktales. ( )

A hungry witch who eats children happens upon a little girl lost. However, the little girl is resourcefully out smarts the witch and gets away. This would be good book to read around Halloween. Also a good lesson on staying calm and using your noggin to get out of sticky situations. ( )

This is a Russian folktale. It is a bout a girl who fall off her dads turnip truck. The little girl tells the witch after she picks her up to eat. Her father has many turnips and will cook them for her.The witch goes to town and the father notices his girl is missing and follows her back to the forest.Read the book and find out if the girl got ate or the dad or what happened to the witch. You will be pleasantly surprised ( )