The Tale of the Young Witch
by Joseph Minart, Davon M. Custis
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Pub Date 3 Mar 2023 | Archive Date 20 Mar 2025
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Description
When the age of witchcraft and sorcery died out, the world moved on, and most people believed they would never see its magical influences ever again. But it wasn’t so. The past has an uncanny habit of reinventing itself in the present, and the magic surrounding witchcraft cannot easily be undone.
Now, in 1901, 450 years after the perceived death of witchcraft, an unsuspecting teenager, Amelia Twigg, is about to discover that not only does magic and witchcraft still exist, but it has found in her a vessel in which to manifest itself.
When a floating broom in her cellar makes it clear that magic is still around, Amelia is initially skeptical. But when it becomes apparent that she is indeed a witch, with powers that she could scarcely believe, she is hesitant to use them, fearful of the consequences and the future.
All that, however, is quickly put aside when she becomes the target of a secretive cabal that is intent on unlocking the secrets of witchcraft for their own use once more.
Now, relentlessly hunted by this group, Amelia must find a way to stay one step ahead as she comes to terms with her abilities. But can she evade them long enough to learn how to use the powers she has been granted? Or will they find her before the magic inside of her can truly become effective?
A Note From the Publisher
The first edition, released from March 2023 to June 2023, was 188,000 words and 453 pages in smaller font size (approximately 700 pages).
The second edition, released from July 2023 to August 2023, was 185,000 words and 670 pages.
The third edition, released from September 2023 to February 2024, was 172,000 words and 621 pages.
The fourth edition, released from March 2024 to the present, including the final amendment of January 2025, is 166,000 words and 550 pages. The copyright page has the words "Amended: January 2025." The prior versions do not have these words—last update: January 31, 2025.
Note: the NetGalley EPUB is formatted differently at 658 pages (exact word count as the fourth edition).
Advance Praise
Winner of Literary Titan Silver Book Award July 2023.
Winner of Readers’ Favorite Bronze Medal – YOUNG ADULT – FANTASY – EPIC September 2023.
Winner of American Book Fest Best Book Awards 2023 Finalist Medal (Fiction: Fantasy) – November 2023.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9198361354429 |
| PRICE | US$3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 550 |
