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Half-Witch

by John Schoffstall

Ages: 14+

Published: 2018

Publisher: Big Mouth House

ISBN: 978-1-61873-140-1

Keywords: Magic, Faith, Friendship, Good vs. evil, Christianity

In an alternate Holy Roman Empire, devout Lizbet's beloved but reckless father is imprisoned. The only one who can help her free him is a witch.