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213 pp.
| Clarion |
June, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-544-30180-1$16.99
(2)
4-6
When her wise-woman mother morphs into a tree, Grayling gathers modestly gifted witches and wizards and sets out to find a book of spells to combat the evil force responsible. Ultimately, unmagical Grayling herself solves the problem and realizes her own strength in leadership. Down-to-earth, often comic language and an opinionated cast of characters enliven this historically based fantasy.
Reviewer: Deirdre F. Baker
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2016