ABOUT THIS BOOK

In a remote Scottish village, nine-year-old Wise Child is taken in by Juniper, a healer and sorceress. Then Wise Child’s mother, Maeve, a black witch, reappears. In choosing between Maeve and Juniper, Wise Child discovers the extent of her supernatural powers—and her true loyalties.


REVIEWS

“Mesmerizing...rich in detail, high in excitement, and filled with unforgettable characters. The haunting cover by Leo and Diane Dillon will draw readers into this fine effort.”—Booklist.

“Many years after I first encountered Wise Child, I wrote Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife’s Apprentice. I didn’t realize until I reread Wise Child recently what a debt I owe to its author.”—Karen Cushman, from her foreward to Colman


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Known in her homeland of England in many roles—journalist, biographer, novelist, feminist, and activist—Monica Furlong was best known in the United States for her award-winning novels, Juniper and Wise Child. Monica Furlong died of cancer in January 2003 at the age of 72. Colman is her last work.


AWARDS

WINNER 1987 - ALA Notable Children's Books