Healer and Witch

Name: Healer and Witch
Brand: Walker Books Australia
SKU: 9781536219562
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Nancy Werlin

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Summary

In Healer and Witch by Nancy Werlin, set in a medieval village, a young girl named Sylvie discovers she has a rare healing ability. Without fully understanding her power, she embarks on a journey to master it, confronting various challenges and learning about her identity. This children's book beautifully combines elements of fantasy and adventure.
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You might enjoy this enchanting story if you love tales of magic and self-discovery, as it follows a young girl navigating her powers in a medieval setting. The blend of historical elements with mystical adventures will captivate readers who appreciate rich, character-driven narratives in children's literature.

Healer and Witch

"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...After her grandmother dies, and an attempt to use magic to heal her mother's grief brooks tragic consequences, Sylvie leaves her village in search of a teacher."--

Description

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.

Nancy Werlin’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—and claim her strength—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-mère deal in more than herbs and medicines. Perhaps they’re a bit... witchy?

After her grandmother dies, and an attempt to use magic to heal her mother’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.

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Nancy Werlin's entry into middle grade fiction is celebrated for its thrilling and suspenseful narrative, exploring themes of identity, power, and healing. Readers appreciate the novel's historical setting mixed with fantasy, highlighting Sylvie's journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The storytelling is noted for its elegant writing style and depth, making it a compelling choice for fans of historical fiction and fantasy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536219562

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Nancy Werlin Young Adult

About the Author

Nancy Werlin (she/her) is the author of eleven books for teens, including Zoe Rosenthal Is Not Lawful Good, the National Book Award Finalist The Rules of Survival, the Edgar Award winner The Killer's Cousin, and the New York Times bestseller Impossible. Nancy Werlin lives outside Boston.