I'm delighted to have the GGBP full version of this book, ninth in the 'Lone Pine' series. It's a well-written, fast-paced adventure story with some humour, a poignant section involving a much-loved dog, and plenty of excitement.

More character-building sections than are found in the abridged Armada version, and a nice wintery setting as the Morton family spend the run-up to Christmas at their holiday home, Witchend, near the Long Mynd in Shropshire.

This was one of my favourite series as a teenager, one I re-read regularly. Best to read this after at least a few of the earlier books in the series, but possible as a stand-alone. The GGBP gives publishing history, but even the Armada editions come with an introduction to the main characters and what the Lone Pine club stands for.

Definitely recommended for older children and young teens, and for anyone who remembers this nostalgically from their own teenage years.

Longer review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2021/06/wings-over-witchend-by-malcolm-savi... ( )

I read most of the Lone Pine books as a child, so was overjoyed to find this in a charity shop. Still as good as I remember it, althought I still find the twins infuriating. Plot is very obvious to me now as an adult. ( )