cover image MYSTERIOUS MISS SLADE

MYSTERIOUS MISS SLADE

Dick King-Smith, , illus. by Ann Kronheimer. . Dell/Yearling, $4.99 (128pp) ISBN 978-0-440-41674-6

Miss Slade lives alone with many animals but no human companionship because the townspeople think she's a witch—until two city children move into a cottage nearby. "The story carries the author's dependable dose of adventure, humor and warm, believable characters," said PW in a starred review. Ages 8-10. (July)