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Monica Furlong
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Learn moreWise Child
Doran: Book #2
Narrator
Sarah Kempton
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Length
5 hours 58 minutes
Language
English
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“Capturing exactly the awareness and moods of an 8-12 year old child, this mysterious, luminous story fearlessly takes on themes difficult for children, like religious bigotry and political tyranny, but without sermonizing, and without settling for trite resolutions or false hope. Each moment of the story is as clear and vivid as only childhood memories can be, and the end is deeply satisfying (despite there being a sequel to come) because it is about the power of friendship and mentorship. The narrator understates emotion but maintains an evocative tone throughout, like a skilled bedtime story reader. I will be eager to share this audiobook with friends and young patrons alike.”
— Nialle • The Haunted Bookshop
Summary
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.
Audiobook details
Narrator:
Sarah Kempton
ISBN:
9781666669435
Length:
5 hours 58 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Publication date:
June 4, 2024
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#1,178 Overall
Genre rank:
#88 in Children's
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