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Synopsis
In Pass Christian, Mississippi in 1969, sixteen-year-old Ruba, trained by her Haitian grandmother in both voodoo and Amazonian warrior tactics, uses her skills to fight against racism and the African witch Zashar, now coming ashore in the form of Hurricane Camille.
Is Stormwitch appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Teen heroine uses voodoo magic and warrior training to battle both supernatural evil and 1960s racism in Mississippi. Expect fantasy violence, racial injustice themes, and a strong coming-of-age narrative set against a real historical hurricane.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, racism, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A warrior witch fights an ancient evil riding a hurricane while confronting racism in the Deep South.