The Journey

I am reading this hilarious book about a girl who inherits the magic wand of a fairy godmother and must travel to the land of Genua . . . three rather stupid witches who knew the godmother are sure she meant for them to have the wand. But since the will is clear, the three convince the girl to let them accompany her because she has very little life experience and certainly none at granting wishes. Full of satirical humor and a wonderful lesson on finding yourself in the midst of everyone else, Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett parodies The Hobbit.