The Old Witch of the Hill was very comfortable in her cave, which provided the ideal spot from which to keep an eye on the nearby village, and which kept her safe and warm. When a leak developed, and the hydrophobic witch found herself getting wet during a rainstorm, she went in search of a new house, encountering a woodcutter in trouble on her flight. Helping him out, the Old Witch found herself helped in turn, when the woodcutter built a small cabin for her. Unfortunately, although the cabin kept her dry, living in the woods also had it drawbacks, in the form of unfamiliar noises and unexpected visitors. Was there a solution that would address all problems...?

As can be guessed from the title, The Old Witch Finds a New House, the answer to that question is yes, and Ida DeLage's cantankerous witchy heroine ends up getting to enjoy the best of both worlds. In keeping with developments in The Old Witch and Her Magic Basket and The Old Witch and the Dragon, this is a kinder, gentler witch than seen at the beginning of the series, in books such as The Old Witch Goes to the Ball. Our narrator even informs us, at one point, that "the old witch played tricks and she cast spells. But she wasn't a mean old witch." The artwork, done here by Pat Paris in black and white with green and orangish-red accents, has a vintage appearance, and a cartoon-like appeal. All in all, this was a fairly engaging entry in DeLage's thirteen-volume series devoted to the adventures of the Old Witch, and is recommended to young readers who enjoy witchy tales. ( )