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The Witches of Willowmere

Alison Baird (2003)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesWillowmere Chronicles #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.7

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Death of ParentGrief

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-Of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Claire is inextricably drawn to a house in her neighbourhood and is befriended by the owner, Dr. Myra Moore, who tells her about the Wiccan belief system and its belief in affirming the goodness of all living things. Claire realises her own powers and is drawn towards the past, where she may uncover the true story behind her mother's disappearance.

Is The Witches of Willowmere appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle contemporary fantasy about a girl discovering her magical heritage and Wiccan spirituality while searching for answers about her mother's disappearance. Positive mentorship and nature-based magic with minimal violence.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and grief.

Who'll love this

Readers who love stories about discovering hidden magical powers and solving family mysteries will be drawn into Claire's journey of self-discovery.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyMagical RealismMystery