Wise Child

Orphaned by the death of her grandmother and her fathers disappearance 9-year-old Wise Child is taken in by Juniper a healer and sorceress. Soon enough the young girl finds herself flourishing under Junipers care--learning about herbal lore and even introductory magic. But just as she begins to feel at home in the Scottish village the girls 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 Maeves 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 Furlongs classic prequel Juniper.