The Magical Broom of the Wicked Witch of Khartoum

By V. K. HOWLING

Read-aloud fun & learning for kids ages 7 to 107!

"The Magical Broom of the Wicked Witch of Khartoum," featuring Joe Ghoul's Scary Ghoul-os-sary, is a roller coaster ride of kid-empowering, parent & teacher-approved, good vs evil, nail-biting adventure! This read-to-me rhyming romp, one part Dr. Seuss & three parts the astonishing creativity of real-life ghostwriter V. K. Howling, is sure to become a kids' classic!

The ghastly creatures are closing in on all sides! And the grown-ups are powerless to help! But the kids remain clear-headed, fully focused on what they must do. The only thing that can save them AND the grown-ups is the magical broom. But where is it? How do they find it? It could be anywhere in the world!

Sightings of the elusive magical broom of the wicked witch of Khartoum abound! According to one quite reliable gnome, it was last seen levitating through Edgar Allan Poe's home! Will the kids locate the magical broom in time to save the day? The clock is ticking...

Ghosties, goblins, vampires and fairies are here, as well as some original characters, like Joe Ghoul and Malevolent Voodoo Lou.

Sure to hold children spellbound from scary beginning, to 'I-double-dog-dare-you-to-exhale' ending. A great read for Halloween, or any other day (or night) of the year...keep it on hand for whenever curious kids crave a little 'atmosfear.' "The Magical Broom of the Wicked Witch of Khartoum" generates it masterfully.

Aspects of literature, geography, science, & problem solving are skillfully woven into the story line, creating opportunity for dialogue & fostering early interest in diverse topics.

There is also a philanthropic piece, which reinforces the importance of giving back. Your child will know that he or she has made a positive contribution to helping another child when they download, "The Magical Broom of the Wicked Witch of Khartoum."

A portion of proceeds generated by sales of "The Magical Broom of the Wicked Witch of Khartoum" will be donated to the children of South Sudan.

• Language: English
• Publisher: V. K. HOWLING
• Release date: Oct 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301979202

V. K. HOWLING

V. K. HOWLING No Truer Ghostwriter ever lived...

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For the Lost Boys of Sudan, whose courage,

faith, and determination, inspired this story;

For Bobby & Latney, the lost boys of

Philadelphia, who loved this story first.

And for Kristen, who always believed.

Philanthropy

A portion of all proceeds from

The Magical Broom of

the Wicked Witch of Khartoum

directly benefits the

children of South Sudan

Preface

The Magical Broom of the Wicked Witch of Khartoum, was written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a city once home to American short story writer, poet, and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe. The six years he lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive, as he penned many of his most notable works