First published 2015
When a power-hungry Bandit King comes to steal the magic from Ned's witch mother, the stuttering, weak boy villagers think should have drowned must find the strength to defend his family and community. In the woods, the bandit's curious daughter puzzles over a mystery that ties her fate to Ned's. As the Bandit King's forces close in, Ned must confront his own insecurities and learn to harness his inner power to save all he holds dear.
Genres: family, adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, underdog
400 pages · Paperback · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers