Wise Child by Monica Furlong Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Wise Child
Book Review: Incredible!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is, without a doubt, one of my favorite books. It illustrates wonderfully the way life was in that time period, as well as the fears of people who know little or nothing about Juniper's religion--which is very similar to modern-day Paganism. As Wise Child learns, the reader learns along with her: what life was like, and how the witch-hunts were often unjustified and sometimes outright lies. The thread of the stroy is not lost, nor does the author wander too much from the story at hand; we are drawn into the world where Wise Child and Juniper live. In short, it is an excellent book.Book Review: The Book That Will Take You Soaring Into Another Time
Summary: 5 Stars
Wise Child is one of two FANTASTIC books by Monica Furlong. If you like adventure, suspense and magic, this is a book you'll want to buy. There was point in my childhood where I needed to find out what direction my life was going to be headed in. This story taught me about tolerance and nature, but most of all, it taught me a lot about myself. I know that if it wasn't for this book, I'd still be looking for a place to go when I dream. Monica Furlong has given me that place. If you need a peaceful place to go when the world gets hectic, read _Wise Child_ and _Juniper_ and find that place in these booksBook Review: One of the best young adult fantasies ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I really regret not being in the age group this book was written for when it first came out. Think of all the extra years of dreams and imaginations it could have inspired! I'm sure _Wise Child_ would have become one of those very few books that I read until the bindings fell apart, then had to buy a fresh copy as an adult. As it was, I didn't run across the book until I was "all grown up", but that didn't stop me from loving it immediately, nor from buying a copy for my best friend.
When Wise Child's grandmother dies, she is taken in by Juniper, a very wise and gentle woman who is rumored to be a witch. In truth, Juniper is a *doran*, a person who takes her power from the natural world and works magic only for the good of all. With Juniper, Wise Child learns the ways of such magic, and begins to understand her own inner powers. Then the black sorceress Maeve appears...
Magic and adventure is written into _Wise Child_'s every line. But there's a lot of wisdom too. Tolerance for diversity is a big theme, as well as respect for nature. And Juniper is about as good a role model as a young woman can ask for. If you're a parent, buy this book for your child and borrow it when they're not looking-- there's a lot in it; you won't regret it. If you're a kid, trust me, this book really is worth spending your allowance on. (You'll want to make sure your flashlight has extra batteries.) And for everyone else who loves a good fantasy, _Wise Child_ is as good as it gets. I hope you'll give it a try.