Juniper

by Monica Furlong

A young healer faces a struggle for Cornwall’s throne

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A young healer faces a struggle for Cornwall’s throne

Set in medieval Cornwall, Juniper’s story moves from royal privilege to an apprenticeship in nature’s healing arts. When she returns home, she finds her aunt Meroot using black magic to seize the throne, placing the kingdom in danger. The conflict brings together Arthurian fantasy, a young protagonist’s developing powers, and the responsibilities of healing. Identified as a prequel to Monica Furlong’s Wise Child, the book offers an entry into the series through Juniper’s earlier story.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Teens and young adults interested in Arthurian-inspired fantasy.
Readers who enjoy stories about magic, healing, and young protagonists facing threats to a kingdom.
Readers who want to begin Monica Furlong’s Wise Child series with its prequel.

Themes

Nature and healingMagic and powerRoyal successionComing of age

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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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