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Martha Mayhem and the Witch from the Ditch

Martha Mayhem and the Witch from the Ditch

by Joanne Owen (Bonnier Zaffre, 2016); audiobook read by Amy Enticknap (Bolinda, 2017)

Book cover: “Martha Mayhem and the Witch from the Ditch” by Joanne Owen (Bonnier Zaffre, 2016); audiobook read by Amy Enticknap (Bolinda, 2017)

A breezy adventure for young readers. The characters are silly, and Martha is stoic and happy-go-lucky in dealing with the troubles that beset her. However, the story is very much a moment-to-moment construction and the unremitting stream of alliteration becomes quickly grating.