Witch Catcher

Mary Downing Hahn

Jul 2006 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this eBook

When her widower father inherits a castlelike estate in the mountains of West Virginia, 12-year-old Jen is thrilled. It seems like a wish come true. But she quickly realizes that not all change is positive. Her dad has a mysterious new girlfriend, Moura, who slowly drives a wedge between Jen and her father. Furthermore, Moura has an unusually strong—almost obsessive—interest in the antiques that fill the mansion, especially a beautiful glass globe that Jen finds hanging in a window. When Jen’s cat accidentally breaks the globe, which Moura calls a “witch catcher,” strange things begin to happen. . . .
   An odd-looking girl wearing a torn dress appears, seemingly out of nowhere, and Moura’s behavior becomes more sinister, leading Jen to believe that her father is a pawn in an evil scheme. Soon Jen finds herself caught in the midst of a supernatural war, with the fate of an enchanted race—and her family—at stake.
   Inspired by the age-old legend of witch catchers, Mary Downing Hahn brings a magical cast of characters to life in this compelling fantasy adventure. Author’s note.

Ratings and reviews

I had to read this book for a project, and I thought I would hate it. But I guess I was wrong, I love this book so much. I could read it over and over again. This book made me realize that I love to read, but only books that really start to grab my heart. I also reading books that have a liitle mystery to it, or witchs. And those kind of things. Like this one and the book fever. Please keep writing mrs.hahn I love ur books so much. Thank young

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!! I read the hole thing in just two nights!!!! I couldnt get my eyes off of the pages, i was glued!!! I love your writing Msr. Downing Hahn, and im going to read all of your books!!!! Thank you, you have inspired me to read more and more, i use to hate reading but now, i can read books i love, yours!!! THANK YOU!!! Please keep on writing!!! :)

i just finished reading this book 2 minutes ago and it was great.after it ended, i still wanted to know more.i wish that mary downing hahn would write a sequel.

About the author

Mary Downing Hahn’s many acclaimed novels include such beloved ghost stories as Wait Till Helen Comes, Deep and Dark and Dangerous, and Took. A former librarian, she has received more than fifty child-voted state awards for her work. She lives in Columbia, Maryland, with a cat named Nixi.