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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”.

Set in very early Christian times, Colman is a spellbinding fantasy of a faraway age, when the mystical and the commonplace walked hand in hand. The healer, Juniper, and her apprentice, Wise Child, are accused of witchcraft and forced to flee their small town. Wise Child's devoted cousin, Colman, escapes with them. This is his story of their arrival to the land of Juniper's birth, where she is, in fact, a princess. ©2004 Monica Furlong. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

The daughter of a king in Cornwall, Juniper enjoys the luxurious life of a medieval princess. But when presented with the opportunity to learn the magic of nature and its healing powers, Juniper opts for the tough route and becomes an apprentice to nature's wisdom. Upon completion of her training and returning home, she discovers her power-mad aunt, Meroot, using black magic to usurp the throne. With the kingdom in peril, the young healer must use her untested powers to stop her mad aunt before the kingdom is destroyed! A prequel to Monica Furlong's Wise Child, this enthralling fantasy is a highly reviewed favorite. Juniper has been placed near the top of nearly 100 Goodreads Best of lists, including Best YA Fiction, Best Fantasy Books, and YA Books with strong female characters. Find out why this is such a beloved book! ©1990 Monica Furlong. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.