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Juniper

by Monica Furlong

A princess turns to the wisdom of nature

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A princess turns to the wisdom of nature

Set in medieval Cornwall, Juniper’s story begins with a choice between the comforts of royal life and training in nature’s magic and healing arts. Juniper takes up the apprenticeship, then returns home to find her aunt Meroot using black magic in an attempt to seize the throne. The kingdom’s danger puts the young healer’s newly learned, still untested powers at the heart of the conflict. A prequel to Monica Furlong’s Wise Child, the book combines an Arthurian-inflected fantasy setting with a coming-of-age arc shaped by learning, responsibility, and the use of power.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young adult readers interested in fantasy rooted in Arthurian legend.
  • Readers who enjoy stories about apprenticeships and young protagonists taking on responsibility.
  • Readers interested in nature-based magic and healing within a medieval setting.

Themes

Apprenticeship and learningNature and healingResponsibilityPower and its misuse

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Book overview

The daughter of a king in Cornwall, Juniper enjoys the luxurious life of a medieval princess. But when presented with the opportunity to learn the magic of nature and its healing powers, Juniper opts for the tough route and becomes an apprentice to nature's wisdom.

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 Wise Child, this 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!

Be sure to read Monica Furlong's sequel, Wise Child.

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