{"product_id":"the-black-witch-9781335468864","title":"The Black Witch","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\"Maximum suspense, unusual magic--a whole new, thrilling approach to fantasy \"\u003cbr\u003e--Tamora Pierce\u003c\/strong\u003e, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful magic. A deadly legacy. A world at the edge of war. Prepare to be spellbound by \u003cem\u003eThe Black Witch\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eElloren Gardner is the spitting image of her grandmother, who drove back the enemy forces in the last Realm War. But while her perople believe she will follow in her grandmother's footsteps and become the next Black Witch of prophecy, Elloren is devoid of power in a society that prizes magical ability above all else. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen she is granted the opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming an apothecary, Elloren joins her brothers at Verpax University. But she soon realizes that the university may be the most treacherous place of all for the granddaughter of the Black Witch. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs evil looms and the pressure to live up to her heritage builds, Elloren's best hope of survival may be among a secret band of rebels...if only she can find the courage to trust those she's been taught to fear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCritics are raving about Laurie Forest's incredible debut, \u003cem\u003eThe Black Witch\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"We fell under the spell of this rich, diverse, Potter-worthy university world \"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cem\u003eJustine\u003c\/em\u003e magazine \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Forest uses a richly imagined magical world to offer an uncompromising condemnation of prejudice and injustice.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Exquisite character work, an elaborate mythology, and a spectacularly rendered universe make this a noteworthy debut, which argues passionately against fascism and xenophobia.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Briskly paced, tightly plotted...set in a rich alternative universe with a complicated history that can help us better understand our own.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews, starred review\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBooks in The Black Witch Chronicles: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Black Witch\u003cbr\u003eThe Iron Flower\u003cbr\u003eThe Shadow Wand\u003cbr\u003eWandfasted\u003c\/em\u003e (ebook novella)*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLight Mage\u003c\/em\u003e (ebook novella)* \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Also available in print in \u003cem\u003eThe Rebel Mages\u003c\/em\u003e anthology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harlequin Teen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/07\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781335468864\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 672\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.30w x 1.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e196841 \/ Black Witch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.8 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Laurie Forest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36649061908636,"sku":"9781335468864","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_7af92107-4801-4a76-8554-860404678d6a.jpg?v=1603871874","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-black-witch-9781335468864","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}