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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:book
gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_BFG
gptkb:Anne_Jacqueline_Hathaway
gptkb:Macbeth
gptkb:Terry_Pratchett
gptkb:The_Scottish_Play
gptkb:The_Tragedy_of_Macbeth
gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:theatre
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
gptkb:animated_television_series
gptkb:1990
gptkb:2020
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:book
gptkb:film
critically acclaimed
box office hit
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:The_Witches_(film)_1990
gptkb:The_Witches_(film)_2020
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:battle
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:antagonist
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gptkb:the_Grand_High_Witch
gptkb:the_Witches
gptkb:spell
gptkb:Grand_High_Witch
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Roald_Dahl
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gptkbp:awards
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Children's Book Award
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gptkbp:book_format
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gptkb:book
hardcover
paperback
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gptkbp:cast
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gptkb:Morgana_Robinson
gptkb:Celia_Imrie
gptkb:Codie-Lei_Eastick
gptkb:Emily_D._West
gptkb:Anjelica_Huston
gptkb:Anne_Jacqueline_Hathaway
gptkb:Ariana_De_Bose
gptkb:Octavia_Spencer
gptkb:Robert_Zemeckis
gptkb:Chris_Rock
gptkb:Nicholas_Roeg
gptkb:Jesse_Plemons
gptkb:Zachary_Levi
gptkb:Nicolas_Roeg
gptkb:Kristin_Chenoweth
gptkb:Stanley_Tucci
gptkb:Charles_Edwards
gptkb:Ariana_Greenblatt
gptkb:Jahzir_Bruno
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:The_Witch
gptkb:Bruno_Jenkins
gptkb:The_Grand_High_Witch
The Boy's Parents
Mr. Stringer
The Boy's friend
The Boy's parents
The Witch Council
The Witch's Assistant
The Boy's friends
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gptkbp:character_development
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the Boy's growth
the Grandmother's role
the Witches' characteristics
Luke transforms into a mouse.
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gptkbp:character_traits
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gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:psychologist
friendliness
bravery
courage
curiosity
determination
imagination
kindness
optimism
resourcefulness
adventurousness
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gptkbp:conflict
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Witches vs humans
Boy vs Witches
Luke vs witches
Witches vs Children
witches vs adults
witches vs children
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gptkbp:controversy
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depiction of witches
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:cover_art
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gptkb:Quentin_Blake
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
mixed reviews
positive reviews
widely acclaimed
well-received
controversial for its themes
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced children's literature
influential
inspired merchandise
inspired Halloween costumes
inspired theme park attractions
adapted into various media
popular children's book
inspired theatrical adaptations
inspired other children's books
inspired educational discussions
influential children's book
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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gptkb:fairy_tale
British folklore
children's fears
witchcraft myths
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Robert_Zemeckis
gptkb:Nicolas_Roeg
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gptkbp:film_score
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gptkb:PG
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:The_Witches_(1990_film)
gptkb:The_Witches_(2020_film)
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:The_BFG
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
gptkb:book
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Witches
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gptkbp:illustrator
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gptkb:Quentin_Blake
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gptkbp:influence
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gptkb:The_BFG
gptkb:Harry_Potter_series
gptkb:Matilda
gptkb:Coraline
gptkb:The_Giver
gptkb:organization
children's horror literature
Roald Dahl's later works
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:organization
Halloween traditions
other fantasy works
the horror genre
film adaptations of children's books
children's horror genre
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:mythological_figure
Dahl's own experiences
Dahl's childhood experiences
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0-14-241011-0
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Luke
gptkb:Grandmother
gptkb:Boy
boy
the Boy
the Grandmother
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gptkbp:moral
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gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:Trust
courage
the importance of family
the value of friendship
Value of family
Courage in the face of danger
courage in the face of danger
courage and cleverness
trusting one's instincts
Importance of believing in oneself
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gptkbp:motif
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witchcraft
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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gptkb:musical
first-person
third-person
suspense
fantasy elements
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gptkbp:next_edition
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1983 edition
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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“ A witch is always a witch.”
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gptkbp:official_language
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English
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gptkbp:page_count
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208
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gptkbp:plot
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the final confrontation
Boy and Grandmother fight against Witches
Boy's bravery
Grandmother's wisdom
Transformation into mice
Witches plot to eliminate children
Witches' potion
Witches' secret meeting
Witches' weakness to mice
Witches' plan to eliminate children
the Boy's transformation
the Grandmother's knowledge
witches turn children into mice
Boy and Grandmother fight witches
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:1983
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gptkbp:published_year
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gptkb:1983
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Jonathan_Cape
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gptkbp:release_date
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1983-10-01
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1990
gptkb:2020
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gptkbp:resolution
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Luke and his grandmother defeat the witches.
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:The_Witches:_The_Musical
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gptkbp:series
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:England
gptkb:Norway
gptkb:Hotel
witch convention
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gptkbp:symbolism
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the Boy's journey as a coming-of-age story
witches as a metaphor for fear
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gptkbp:target_audience
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gptkb:Person
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:spell
gptkb:Monarch
good vs evil
childhood
childhood innocence
fear of the unknown
fear of witches
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:Roald_Dahl
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