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Witch's Boy

Kelly Regan Barnhill (2014)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages376 (Medium 300-500)
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10+
Goodreads4.03/5 (7627)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Synopsis

When a Bandit King comes to take the magic that Ned's mother, a witch, is meant to protect, the stuttering, weak boy villagers think should have drowned rather than his twin summons the strength to protect his family and community, while in the woods, the bandit's daughter puzzles over a mystery that ties her to Ned. When a Bandit King tries to take magic from Ned's mother, a witch, the stuttering, weak boy people think should have drowned instead of his twin, protects his family and community, while the bandit's daughter explores a mystery that ties her to Ned.

Is Witch's Boy appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

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Children'sMiddle GradeWitchesYA