Rating: 4
Description: It all starts with a note tucked in with the geography books: SOMEONE IN THIS CLASS IS A WITCH. Mr. Crossley thinks it's a cruel prank, but the students of 6B begin to wonder when their music class is interrupted by a storm of different bird species. Is there a witch in 6B? The answer, as it soon becomes apparent, is a resounding yes. But who could it be? The popular choice is Nan Pilgrim, named after and descended from the famous archwitch Dulcinea Wilkes. But there's also Nirupam Singh, the strange boy from India, Charles Morgan, whose evil glare has intimidated more than one unlucky person, Estelle Green, whose parents used to help witches escape their fate of burning, and many more. It could be just about anyone. When the existence of the witch becomes obvious, the administration calls in every witch's worst nightmare: inquisitors. Will the witch of 6B be caught, just in time for Bonfire Night? But of course the burning (pardon the pun) question on everyone's mind is: Who is it? The answer may surprise you.
Review: "Witch Week", the final novel in the Chronicles of Chrestomanci (see "The Lives of Christopher Chant", "Charmed Life", and "The Magicians of Caprona"), is a fun read. However, don't go into it expecting it to be like the other books in the series - "Witch Week" takes place in a whole different world, and is written in an entirely different tone. The book is full of quirky characters and humorous incidents. The students of 6B are all individuals with their own beliefs and agendas. The book ends creatively and somewhat unexpectedly. Like the other Chrestomanci novels, "Witch Week" can stand alone - in fact, I read "Witch Week" before the other Chrestomanci books and didn't even know there was more for over a year. However, once you've read one Chrestomanci book, you'll want to read them all.