Bathsheba the Witch (Starter)

Bathsheba, a beautiful Weather Witch, lives with her cat, Cobweb, on top of a high mountain near the village of Sunnyville. Her life is peaceful until one day she goes down to the village and meets some of the people there, including a very special soldier...

This reader uses the Expansive Reading approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text.

As well as the story, this reader contains: • An introduction about witches • A wide range of activities practising the four skills • Dossiers: The Weather in Great Britain and Potions • KET- and YLE Flyer-style activities • Trinity-style activities (Grades 1, 2) • Full recording of the text • Exit tests and keys at blackcat-cideb.com