Upon completion of her training and returning home, she discovers her power-mad aunt, Meroot, using black magic to usurp the throne. With the kingdom in peril, the young healer must use her untested powers to stop her mad aunt before the kingdom is destroyed!
A prequel to Monica Furlong's┬аWise Child,┬аthis enthralling fantasy is a highly reviewed reader favorite. Juniper has been placed near the top of nearly 100 Goodreads.com "Best of" lists, including Best YA Fiction, Best Fantasy Books, and YA Books with Strong Female Characters. Find out why this is such a beloved book!
Monica Furlong is the author of several noteworthy biographies of prominent spiritual figures, including Thomas Merton. Alan Watts, and Saint Th├йr├иse of Lisieux, as well as the sequel to this novel, Wise Child.