Mystery Witch
Three kids dress up as ghosts for Halloween and keep getting extra treats… but who is the mysterious witch following them? A funny and heartwarming story about sharing, friendship and spooky surprises!
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Vocabulary
- Invisible
- Something you can’t see, even though it’s there.
- Scary
- Something that makes you feel frightened or nervous.
- Ghost
- A pretend spirit of a person, often part of Halloween fun!
- Witch
- A magical character usually wearing a pointy hat and flying on a broom.
- Treats
- Yummy sweets or snacks given as a gift or reward.
- Costume
- Clothes you wear to look like someone or something else.
- Creepy
- A little bit spooky or strange in a fun way.
- Note
- A small written message someone leaves for another person.
Context
‘Mystery Witch’ is a modern Halloween story about three friends dressed as ghosts who keep getting extra candy, thanks to an unseen “mystery witch” that seems to be following them.
The story uses simple language, repetition, and mystery to engage young readers, encouraging prediction and inference. It blends fun holiday traditions like costumes and trick-or-treating with themes of empathy and generosity. Children can reflect on including others and the joy of sharing.
This story supports emotional development, social awareness, and early literacy by using dialogue, humour, and a relatable holiday setting.
Friendship
- How do Lilly, Ollie and Izzy show that they care about each other?
- Why do you think the mystery witch followed the friends instead of trick-or-treating alone?
- How would you feel if you were the mystery witch?
Kindness
- Why did the friends decide to leave some treats for the mystery witch?
- What are other ways we can show kindness during holidays like Halloween?
- How does being kind make you feel?
Celebration
- What Halloween traditions did the children take part in?
- What do you like most about dressing up in costumes?
- What are some fun ways to celebrate with friends?
Inclusivity
- What do you think it means to include someone?
- Do you think the children did the right thing by sharing with the witch?
- How could you include someone who seems shy or alone?
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Credits
This story was brought to life by these awesome real humans!
- Written by: Andrea Kaczmarek
- Illustrated by: Faishal Aziz
- Edited, designed and narrated by: Jade Maitre
- Music video from “Olde Timey” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Lively Lumpsucker” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Petulant March” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Music Box Theme” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Graveyard Shift” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Enchanted Valley” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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