by Ellen Raskin
First published 1966
Chester sits on his stoop, complaining about how nothing ever happens on his street. But unbeknownst to him, a coven of quirky witches is secretly stirring up all sorts of mischief behind his back. From spells gone awry to talking cats, the neighborhood is alive with supernatural activity. As Chester remains oblivious, the stakes rise - can the witches keep their powers under wraps before the whole block finds out? In the end, Chester learns that a little bit of magic can make the most boring places extraordinary.
Genres: fiction, humor, fantasy
Vibes: cozy, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, hidden-world
Setting: Block
Period: 20th-century
Hardcover · Atheneum