I spent most of Mother's Day doing one of my favorite things--lying on the couch and reading! In the mood for a little magic, I took the time to finish The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol.
Arianwyn Gribble was an outsider at school, apprenticed to her grandmother since her mother's death. She hopes to pass her evaluation by the Civil Witchcraft Authority and move on to help her country, but instead fails and is sent to a small village on the edge of a forest. The town of Lull has not had a resident witch in decades, and Arianwyn must face more than just a mischievous sprite in a kitchen cupboard when dark spirits roam the woods. The arrival of a bullying classmate only complicates matters, and puts everyone in danger. Can Arianwyn rise above her self-doubt and save the village?
Fans of Harry Potter will enjoy this middle grade tale of a world where magic is real, moon hares can be tamed, and water spirits must be respected.
It's a good Monday for a magical book! What are you reading this week?
I've become obsessed with stories about witchcraft/witches/spellcasters. I will need to check this one out!
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