The Witch’s Boy
The Witch’s Boy by Kelly Barnhill is a reprint edition published by Algonquin Books on September 15, 2015. This 400-page work of juvenile fiction weaves a tale of magic and adventure, focusing on the lives of Ned and his twin brother. After a tragic accident leaves Ned as the sole survivor, he grapples with the villagers’ belief that he is the “wrong boy.” The story unfolds as he encounters Áine, the daughter of the Bandit King, who is drawn into a conflict that threatens both their worlds.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of trust and destiny as Ned and Áine navigate a perilous enchanted forest. The plot centers on their quest to thwart the Bandit King’s intentions to seize the magic that Ned’s mother, a witch, is meant to protect. This fantasy tale delves into the complexities of family and the bonds that can form in unexpected circumstances, making it a captivating read for those interested in action and adventure within a magical setting.
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“This spellbinding fantasy begs for a cozy chair and several hours of uninterrupted reading time.” —The Washington Post
When Ned and his identical twin brother tumble from their raft into a raging river, only Ned survives. Villagers are convinced the wrong boy lived. Across the forest that borders Ned’s village, Áine, the daughter of the Bandit King, is haunted by her mother’s last words: “The wrong boy will save your life, and you will save his.” When the Bandit King comes to steal the magic Ned’s mother, a witch, is meant to protect, Áine and Ned meet. Can they trust each other long enough to cross a dangerous enchanted forest and stop the war about to boil over between their two kingdoms?
“Barnhill is a fantasist on the order of Neil Gaiman.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune
“[The Witch’s Boy] should open young readers’ eyes to something that is all around them in the very world we live in: the magic of words.” —The New York Times
“This is a book to treasure.” —Nerdy Book Club
A Washington Post Best Book of 2014
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2014
A Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book of 2014
A Chicago Public Library “Best of the Best” 2014
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