THICKETY: A PATH BEGINS

When Kara Westfall was six years old her mother was convicted of the worst of all crimes: witchcraft. Years later Kara and her little brother Taff are still shunned by the people of their village who believe that nothing is more evil than magic except perhaps the mysterious forest that covers nearly the entire island. It has many names this place. Sometimes it is called the Dark Wood or Sordyr's Realm. But mostly it's called the Thickety. The villagers live in fear of the Thickety and the terrible creatures that live there. But when an unusual bird lures Kara into the forbidden forest she discovers a strange book with unspeakable powers. A book that might have belonged to her mother. And that is just the beginning of the story. A Path Begins is the start of a thrilling and spellbinding tale about a girl the Thickety and the power of magic A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life.