Root Magic by Eden Royce
"Root Magic" is a middle-grade novel set in the 1960s in the Gullah community of South Carolina. The story follows twins Jezebel and Jay as they navigate their family's legacy of root magic, a form of African American folk magic. When their grandmother, who was the family's root worker, dies, they must learn to harness their own magical abilities to protect their family and community from a dangerous outsider who threatens to destroy their way of life. Along the way, they discover the power of family, friendship, and their ancestral heritage.
The 10812th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2021
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 352
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Mythopoeic Awards (The Mythopoeic Awards)