author
William J. Brittain
Best known for the spooky, funny, and unforgettable stories set in Coven Tree, this American writer won lasting readers with a gift for mixing ordinary small-town life with a touch of magic. He also wrote mystery short stories for adult readers, showing the same knack for clever twists and strong atmosphere.
2 Audiobooks
Murderer's Base
by William J. Brittain
The Burnt Planet
by William J. Brittain
About the author
Before becoming a full-time writer, Bill Brittain worked as a teacher and reading specialist. He was born in Rochester, New York, in 1930 and became widely known for books for young readers, especially the Coven Tree stories.
His best-known book is The Wish Giver, a Newbery Honor title that helped make Coven Tree a favorite setting for generations of readers. Alongside his children's fiction, he also published mystery short stories for adult magazines under the name William Brittain.
Brittain died on December 16, 2011, his eighty-first birthday. His work is still remembered for its mix of humor, suspense, and eerie charm, making his stories easy to enjoy whether you're meeting them for the first time or returning years later.