The Wicked Old Woman
No. of pages 32
Published: 1994
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In "The Wicked Old Woman" by Priscilla Woto, the story unfolds in a small village where an eccentric, elderly woman becomes the subject of gossip and fear among the townsfolk. Known for her mysterious powers and peculiar habits, she is both revered and reviled. As strange occurrences begin to plague the village, the locals suspect her of witchcraft. However, as the narrative unfolds, secrets are revealed, challenging perceptions of good and evil. The tale explores themes of isolation, prejudice, and the consequences of jumping to conclusions, ultimately leading to an unexpected resolution that highlights the complexity of human nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Longman Gems .
There are 32 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1994 by Longman International Education Division (a Pearson Education company) .
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