Title: The Witches of Willowmere
Author: Alison Baird
Publish Date: September 2003
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Pages: 224pp
ISBN: 0141313730
Classification: Fiction
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Annotation: Sixteen year old Claire is having dreams of the 17th century Salem witch trials. As she struggles to understand why she is having these dreams, she becomes increasing fascinated with magic and the Wiccan belief system.
Plot Summary: Clair is sixteen years old and basically living on her own. Every time she passes by the Willowmere, her curiosity arouses as she is intrigued by the beautiful and mysterious estate. The owner of the estate, Dr. Myra Moore, befriends Clair and tells her about the Wiccan belief system. As Claire learns about this belief system, she wonders if this can help her understand why her mother left her. In addition, she wonders why she is having vivid dreams of the Salem witch trials of the 17th century—and what her connection is to the girl in her dreams.
Personal Response: I really loved this story and look forward to reading the next two books in the series. Alison Baird does an excellent job at weaving in teenager dialog and keeping the reader intrigued. The ending definitely left you hanging—I am glad I don’t have to wait for the next book to come out.
~Reader’s Advisory~
Themes: Self discovery. Good verses evil.
Age Range: 14 and up
Subjects: Wiccan, Abandonment, Witches, Urban Fantasy, High School, Identity, Teenager, Reincarnation, Good verses Evil,
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