Escape to Witch Mountain

Hardcover, 172 pages

Published June 1, 1968 by Brand: Westminster Press, Westminster Press.

ISBN:: 978-0-664-32417-9

(1 review)

A sci-fi classic returns to print in its true, best, and original form!With renewed interest in Alexander Key's extraordinary 1968 novel, fans can dive into Escape to Witch Mountain as it was meant to be read. The powerful, thrilling story of Tony and Tia—twins joined by their paranormal gifts, on the run from evil forces that seek to suppress their forgotten pasts—is more gripping and relevant than ever.Praise for Escape to Witch Mountain:"Action, mood, and characterization never falter in this superior science fiction novel..."Library Journal"Fantasy, science fiction, mystery, adventure—the story is all of these, with enough suspense and thrills to keep young readers glued to its pages from first to last."Book World"Fascinating science fiction."Elementary School Library Collection, Bro-Dart Foundation

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3 stars

Saw the Disney movie well before reading the story, but it must be said the villain has a bumbling Disney-esque style. My daughter enjoyed it well enough; I found myself focused on the lack of technology, even though these aliens are more connected with mental powers.

In the end, the story was plausible (first landing in Hungary, chased out by the Communist take-over and now hunted by elements of the US government ... or perhaps a Communist agent?) and the characters were likeable. The Disney movie reduced the political aspects by giving Lucas Deranian a millionaire boss instead. Sequel movies and a TV series pilot followed; the book also has a sequel.