The Little Broomstick

This was my very first Mary Stewart, at this point I had no idea that she was actually better known for her writing for adults (she is credited for developing the romantic mystery genre) anyway 2018 me was just amused at the chokehold 20th century British women fantasy novelists seem to have on Japanese animated film makers.

Anyway, more books should have chapter heading illustrations!

CarolynM I still want us to buddy read that Mary Stewart novel you sent me. I‘ll get back to you about it soon, I promise. 3mo

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @CarolynM, anytime ☺️ 3mo

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bibliobard

The Little Broomstick | Mary Stewart

So not sure if it counts as a scary movie...but it is a movie about witches and magic so it felt appropriate. Working on reading and finishing an audiobook though. 1 point participation (or 2 if I get to count it as “scary” lol). #TeamStoker #Scarathlon

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BeansPage Why two points my dear! Witches ❤️❤️❤️ 5y

bibliobard @TheReadingMermaid Excellent! 🧙‍♀️ 5y

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hike.read.repeat

The Little Broomstick | Mary Stewart

Saw Mary and the Witch‘s Flower tonight at a special screening. It‘s based on the tagged book. Had never heard of the author but now I‘m adding some of her books to my #tbr.

398.2 How was it? 6y

hike.read.repeat @398.2 I liked it. It is not a Studio Ghibli movie but I would compare it to those movies. 6y

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mhillis

The Little Broomstick | Mary Stewart

Mary and the Witch‘s Flower is an anime film based on The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart. I saw it at the movie theater last summer and I‘ve been reading the junior novel for #languagelearning recently. See the English subtitled version if you have a chance!
#thisremindsmeof #🎟

JoeStalksBeck, BibliophileMomma

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag

The Little Broomstick | Mary Stewart

Just a wee pile for January 2018... hopefully my reading picks up speed for February otherwise I‘m going to find my GR challenge depressing all year...

GlassAsDiamonds 😂😂😂 me too!!! I really need to get a wiggle on or I‘ll end up to far to catch up! 6y

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Travelinglibrarian

The Little Broomstick | Mary Stewart

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag

The Little Broomstick | Mary Stewart

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A simple but rather sweet magical adventure for Mary Smith on what seems to be shaping up as rather a drab holiday. I‘d have liked a bit more of a look at the magical system (odious as it seems to have been) but that‘s not a deal breaker. I‘m looking forward to seeing the movie version soon, retitled to Mary and the Witch‘s Flower.

jamie_in_the_library I just saw the movie last night - I loved it! Now I want to read the book :) 6y

rubyslippersreads I ❤️ the book (a recommendation from @LeahBergen ); can't wait to see the movie! 6y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @jamie_in_the_library, good to hear! I‘m so pleased that movies are still being made in the old animation way - I hope to see it next week. 6y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @rubyslippersreads, I‘d never heard of it. Someone mentioned that the movie was based on an ‘old English kids book‘ so I had to investigate- I was pleasantly surprised that the library had it. 6y

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag

The Little Broomstick | Mary Stewart

Oh to have my own little broomstick!!

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag

The Little Broomstick | Mary Stewart

I‘m loving these chapter illustrations by Shirley Hughes

merelybookish They're adorable! 6y

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag

The Little Broomstick | Mary Stewart

Reading before I see the film (Mary and the witch‘s flower)

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rubyslippersreads

The Little Broomstick | Mary Stewart

A #scaretober read (thanks to @LeahBergen 😀) and some #readingsnacks. #booktober 🎃

Alfoster Great pic!!! 7y

LeahBergen Yay!! It arrived! You'll have to let me know what you think of it ... I haven't read it in years. 7y

Bette Gorgeous pic! ❤️🎃 7y

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rubyslippersreads @LeahBergen I'm glad I got it in time for Halloween. 😀 7y

rubyslippersreads @Alfoster @Bette Thanks! 7y

ApoptyGina69 I can totally taste those pumpkin candies from here. Love the owl plate! 7y

DebinHawaii This picture just makes me happy! 😀👍 7y

rubyslippersreads @ApoptyGina69 @DebinHawaii Thanks! 🎃🎃🎃 7y

rubyslippersreads @LeahBergen Just finished this and really enjoyed it. Darker than I anticipated--a perfect Halloween read ! 🎃🙀 Thanks for the recommendation! 7y

LeahBergen That's great! I guess I'll have to do a reread soon. 😀 7y

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LeahBergen

The Little Broomstick | Mary Stewart

#FunFridayPhoto These two middle-grade reads were big favourites of mine as a kid. The Wicked, Wicked Ladies scared the hell out of me. 😂 #SpookyOctober

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rubyslippersreads I've read The Wicked Ladies, but have never heard of the Mary Stewart one. 8y

LeahBergen @rubyslippersreads I know. It is a bit obscure; Mary Stewart is more famous for her Merlin trilogy now, which begins with The Crystal Cave. 8y

rubyslippersreads @LeahBergen I love Mary Stewart--the Merlin books and her romantic suspense. I found The Little Broomstick on eBay after I saw your post. 😄 #litsymademedoit #blameitonlitsy 8y

LeahBergen Haha! That's great! 😂 8y

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