When there's something spooky going down—maybe a boggart in the basement, or a witch possessing your best friend—who do the people of the County call? The Spook, of course. And Tom ain't afraid of no ghast. Okay, maybe he's a little scared. But after living with his mother, who isn't afraid of anything (and is actually kind of scary in her own way), there isn't much that fazes him. Plus, as part of his training, Tom learns that the scariest things are all in your head. Revenge of the Witch teaches us that once you try to see where other people—or ghosts, ghouls, and witches—are coming from, there's not much left to be afraid of.
Questions About Fear
- What is Tom afraid of? What does he learn to not be afraid of?
- Why isn't Alice afraid of Tom? Should she be?
- How did the Spook get over his fears? Do his methods work for everyone? Do you think the Spook ever gets scared?