Tiga's voice, as well as those of her friends, are fresh and modern and will appeal to young readers. Anderson's vibrant spot and full-page illustrations leap off the page and add a layer of vivaciousness to an already appealing story.

School Library Journal

Pounder creates her little world full of rivalries, friendship, and silliness with the aid of Anderson's neatly tuned, wacky drawings . . . Plenty of zany fun in the land of the little witches.

Kirkus Reviews

The young witches, along with the sassy little fairies, make for a colorful and unpredictable cast of characters. Whimsical black-and-white illustrations throughout help readers envision this fantastical locale . . . Silliness, riddles, puns, and many magical mishaps make this a great choice to help fill the elusive 'funny book' hole that exists in many collections.

School Library Journal on WITCH WARS

Debut author Pounder blends the particular, peculiar power of elimination competitions with the magic of fairies and witches, a winning combination. Anderson's b&w illustrations--part Edward Gorey, part fashion illustration--bring an appropriately eerie style to the story.

Publishers Weekly on WITCH WARS

Pounder's entertaining first novel is packed with silliness, suspense, magic, and a surprising final turn. Humorous gray-scale cartoons add to the appeal . . . Promises good fun for middle-graders.

Booklist on WITCH WARS

Pounder's comic romp froths with eccentric characters and whimsical worldbuilding, while Anderson contributes abundant charming drawings . . . A sweet little magical tale with at least one sequel on the way.

Kirkus Reviews on WITCH WARS