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Root Magic is an entrancing story of family love, legacy, and strength; of finding oneself; and preserving a connection to the past. Intended for ages eight through 12, the book can be thoroughly enjoyed by adults.
Vividly set on one of South Carolina’s marshy Sea Islands, the story begins on September 2, 1963, with the funeral of twins Jezebel and Jay Taylor’s beloved grandmother. They have much more to deal with than their grief. Gran was a respected rootworker who practiced the spiritual, healing, and magical traditions of the Gullah-Geechee people. With her death, their maternal uncle, Doc, also a rootworker, wants the twins to learn the lore. They are enthusiastic, but soon realize a lot of work and considerable risk is involved. They also are starting the school term with a number of new students from families who are better off than they. Plus, Jezebel has skipped a grade. Jay’s disinterest in academics and love of sports makes it easier for him to get along with hi