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Orphaned by the death of her grandmother and her father s disappearance, 9-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.