Stars: *****
Accuracy: ***
Synopsis:
Witch Twins is the story of twin sisters Claire and Luna who are witches. Their Grandmother is a 5-star witch while the girls haven't even reached 1-star yet. Their father is getting remarried to a woman neither of the girls likes. What can they do to stop it
Review:
This book is recommended for ages 7-10 and I can certainly see why kids (mostly girls) in that age group would like this book. It sounds like it was written by a child in that the author captured what tween girls sound and act like. The story was fun to read.
Comparison:
There were parts of the story that were close to what witches are really like or do. Witches in this book cast spells and are sometimes made with herbs. Young witches aren't supposed to cast spells without parental supervision (a good parenting practice.) Also witches get cat familiars when they reach one-star level. Although all real witches don't have familiars and they aren't all cats, this is still close.
One the other hand, the cats can understand human-speak and live an usually long life. The spells can make the dishes do themselves or freeze or rewind time (I wish!) You are born a witch and it rarely runs in families but when it does it skips a generation. Witches sneeze and yawn with one eye open. Those that aren't Witches don't know witches exist. There are secret witch towns. Witch rules are made and enforced by "The Decree
Although there is quite a lot in the book that isn't about real witches, at least these witches are all good!
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