The Witch's Boy by Kelly Barnhill
A boy raised by a reclusive witch on the edge of a fearful village struggles with identity, jealousy, and guilt after a tragedy ties him to another child and to a dangerous secret; driven to prove himself he leaves the forest, confronts literal and moral monsters, and unravels the townspeople’s lies. Blending grim fairy-tale atmosphere and tender humanity, the story follows his quest through grief and wonder as he discovers how stories and truth can wound or heal, and how forgiveness can break cycles of fear.
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- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- 320 pages
- Original Language
- English
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