Healer and Witch

<b>After eleven young-adult novels best-selling and award-winning author Nancy Werlin casts a brilliant new spell in a middle-grade historical fantasy for fans of classic fare.</b><br><br>Nancy Werlin&#146;s first story for middle-grade readers tackles and transcends traditional fantasy tropes: can a young woman gifted with magic learn to manage her powers&#151;and claim her strength&#151;without violence? Sylvie and her mother and grandmother are beloved trusted healers in their medieval French village though some whisper that fifteen-year-old Sylvie and her grand-mere deal in more than herbs and medicines. Perhaps they&#146;re a bit . . . witchy? After her grandmother dies and an attempt to use magic to heal her mother&#146;s grief brooks tragic consequences Sylvie leaves her village in search of a teacher. The journey subjects her to strange alliances powerful temptations danger and deceit. In the end there may be only one wise woman Sylvie can trust in a world that would define her limits: herself. Beautifully crafted this quietly powerful work for younger readers assures a whole new audience for an established author.