There Flies the Witch
Red may not know who her true family is, but she’s determined to find out where she belongs, in this story about magic, nature, family, love, and betrayal. There Flies the Witch will enchant fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Tae Keller, and Grace Lin.
★ “This is absolutely not to be missed.”
—BCCB (STARRED REVIEW)
★ A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
The Leopard Behind the Moon
No one knows what lies beyond the magical village door, but Ezomo is determined to find out. Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev’s debut is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about friendship, family, and long-standing traditions. The power of storytelling comes to life in this novel perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Tracey Baptiste, and Tae Keller.
★ “Readers will be engrossed from start to finish.”
—Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)
★ A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
About Mayonn
Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev was born in Liberia, where she was exposed to a culture of oral storytelling at a young age. She lived in the Netherlands for several years, where she learned to stuff her klompen (wooden shoes) with carrots and developed a love for reading stories—especially tales written by Roald Dahl and Astrid Lindgren. She is the author of The Leopard Behind the Moon, There Flies the Witch, and a junior novel retelling of Marvel’s Black Panther and its sequel. She lives in Washington, DC, with her family.
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