Wise Child, Monica Furlong
Wise Child, Monica Furlong
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Wise Child

Author: Monica Furlong

Series: Doran #2

Narrator: Sarah Kempton

Unabridged: 5 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/04/2024


Synopsis

Orphaned by the death of her grandmother and her father’s disappearance, nine-year-old Wise Child is taken in by Juniper, a healer and sorceress. Soon enough, the young girl finds herself flourishing under Juniper’s care—learning about herbal lore, and even introductory magic. But just as she begins to feel at home in the Scottish village, the girl’s mother—the black witch Maeve—returns.

Forced to choose between Maeve and Juniper, Wise Child has a difficult decision to make. She could stay with Juniper, or leave with Maeve and adopt a life of luxury. In making her choice, Wise Child comes to discover her own growing supernatural powers and true loyalties.

As the story unfolds, Maeve’s evil magic—a mysterious plague—and the fears of villagers put Wise Child and Juniper in very real danger.

Make sure you discover more about this fascinating world in Monica Furlong’s classic prequel, Juniper.

©1987 Monica Furlong. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Laura

There is no book more central to my development as a human being than this one. I can't possibly review it critically. Some good points include a lovely style of guardian/parenting and a true acceptance/tolerance of other faiths. I also appreciate that the herb references are accurate, but that's pr......more

Goodreads review by Melissa

This and Ellen Kushner's Thomas the Rhymer were hugely, HUGELY important to young me. Why, WHY didn't anyone tell 1990s me about Diana Wynne Jones?!?......more

Goodreads review by Shandy

This is a middle-grade novel for grownups. Or rather, it's a novel intended for preteens that, miracle of miracles, expects a lot from its reader, and is just as rewarding at 35 as it was at 11. I read this as a kid and remember liking it, so I was expecting a fun nostalgia trip. What I wasn't expect......more

Het is bijzonder gevoel, ik voelde me weer even een kind door alle warmte en wijsheid die in Heksenkind verborgen zit. Toen een favoriet, en nu nog steeds.......more