Books like Witch's business by Diana Wynne Jones
When ordinary teens Frank and Jess decide to start a revenge‑seeker business, they think their skills will be an asset. Their first assignment leads them into a rivalry with a cunning witch who sees them as a threat to her domain. As the two sides clash, the teens must navigate dangerous spells, clever wits, and the moral gray zones of vengeance.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Diana Wynne Jones
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