Witch Book - Brossura

Baird, Alison

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0141313730 ISBN 13: 9780141313733

Casa editrice: Puffin, 2003

Riassunto

Whenever Claire passes by Willowmere, she is intrigued by the beauty and exoticism of the estate, so out of place in the small town where she lives. There is something oddly familiar about the eccentric old house, with its widow's walk, gingerbread trim and lofty turret. Willowmere's owner, Dr. Myra Moore, is equally fascinating. She tells Claire about the Wiccan belief system, which is not about dark spells and magic (as some of Claire's classmates seem to believe), but rather about affirming the goodness of the earth and all living things. Claire begins to read about witchcraft and natural magic on her own, trying to understand what truth may lie within its ancient lore and wondering if it can help solve the mystery that torments her: Why did her mother leave so abruptly three years ago? And where has she gone? Claire treasures her new friendship, but she can't shake the strange feeling that Myra is holding something back from her. And although she loves visiting Willowmere, she is haunted by the feeling that ancient events have pushed their way to the present and are beckoning her. Why is she having such strange and terrifying dreams? Why does she feel drawn to the portrait of Myra's ancestor Alice Ramsay? Could Alice really have been a white witch? As she struggles to uncover and understand the powers of both good and evil, Claire is drawn towards the past, to the witch trials of the 17th century, and must battle unexpected adversaries in the present. All the while, she searches for the true story behind her mother's disappearance, hoping her new-found knowledge and power will bring them together again.

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L'autore:

Alison Baird is the author of The Wolves of Woden; The Hidden World; The Dragon's Egg, which was nominated for the Ontario Library Association Silver Birch Award and designated a regional winner by the participating children; and White as the Waves, which was shortlisted for the IODE Violet Downey Book Award.

Product Description:

Book by Baird Alison

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Puffin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0141313730
• ISBN 13: 9780141313733
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 224