The Witch and the Nightingale

From the Series Scary Tales Retold

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

In this updated retelling of the Brothers Grimm’s “Jorinda and Joringel,” a shape-changing witch protects her privacy at all costs.

When the engaged couple Jorinda and Jacob stumble into the witch’s part of the forest, she takes them captive. The hateful witch changes Jorinda into a singing bird. Will her fiancé save her, or will the witch keep her singing bird caged forever?

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Copyright 2024
Publisher Red Chair Press
Imprint Red Chair Press
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2023-08-01
Text Type Fiction—Paranormal
BISACS JUV012040, JUV044000, JUV058000
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 7 x 10
Lexile 609
Guided Reading Level M
Features Original artwork

Author: Wiley Blevins

Wiley Blevins has written more than 70 books for children, as well as created reading programs for schools in the US and Asia. Wiley currently lives and writes in New York City.

Illustrator: Steve Cox

Steve Cox lives in London, England. He first designed toys and packaging before turning full-time to illustrating.