There Flies the Witch
There Flies the Witch by Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev is a captivating tale published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023. This 224-page book, written in English, follows the journey of Red, a girl who grapples with her identity and the search for her true family. With only a haunting dream to guide her, Red’s life takes a turn when she is rescued by Yakaka, a powerful witch who teaches her about magic and healing while they embark on adventures together.
As the story unfolds, Red faces challenges that lead her to a deserted island, where she encounters a young boy and his mother, offering her a glimpse of friendship and a different life. The narrative delves into themes of family, belonging, and resilience, set against a backdrop that intertwines elements of action, adventure, and survival. Readers will find a rich exploration of identity and the bonds that shape us, making this edition a thoughtful addition to the genre of juvenile fiction.
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Red may not know who her true family is, but she’s determined to find out where she belongs, in this story about magic, nature, family, love, and betrayal. There Flies the Witch will enchant fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Tae Keller, and Grace Lin.
Red doesn’t remember who she is or where she came from. In fact, her only memory is a terrifying, repeating dream of a threatening shadow and a foggy field. But after many years, she wonders if that’s just something she made up.
Red does know that she now belongs with Yakaka, the witch who rescued Red when she was a little girl. Full of power and magic, Yakaka travels the world, healing the planet when it calls for her help. Yakaka carries Red between the wings on her back during these journeys, teaching her the skills of witchcraft, storytelling, and healing–skills Red can never seem to master.
After a dangerous mission leads to Yakaka and Red’s falling from a great height and into the stormy ocean, Red wakes up alone on a seemingly deserted island. Days later, a young boy and his mother find Red and help her recover. For the first time, Red has a friend her own age to play with, and a chance to live a different kind of life. But what happened to Yakaka
Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev explores themes of family, identity, belonging, and resilience in this truly extraordinary coming-of-age story for readers of Kelly Barnhill’s The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Lauren Wolk’s Beyond the Bright Sea, and Laurel Snyder’s Orphan Island.
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