War of the Witches is an international highly successful trilogy, including: THE SHE-WOLF CLAN, THE DESERT OF ICE and THE HATE CURSE. The first title published in English took the general title: War of the Witches, published in the USA in 2008 by Bloomsbury.
Anaíd is short for her age, too smart to be popular and, like every other teen, often annoyed by her beautiful and eccentric mother. When her mother suddenly disappears without a trace, Anaíd is baffled. And then she discovers what makes her different: she is a witch. And not just any witch, but the daughter of the chosen one -her mother was prophesied to end a violent war between the Omar witch clan and the bloodthirsty Odish. Now, with the prophecy's time upon them, Anaíd must rise to take her place among her clan. But as she sets out on a journey to find her mother, Anaíd will discover her true powers and fulfill her own unusual destiny --even if it's not what she or the clan expected.
"Anaíd’s story, thick with legend and epic struggles, finds real strength in her experiences and distinctively modern voice. Teens will love watching the mousy outsider grow into an immensely powerful witch. The twists in this circuitous story keep readers guessing, wondering who’s an ally and who’s an enemy. Feminist issues (sisterhood, power, independence) surface, nudging young women to value their gender. All young adults will relate to Anaíd’s unabated yearning for friendship. Rich, sophisticated language leaves readers spellbound; a relentless plot will have them panting during Anaíd’s first tremulous steps into The Dark World." --Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will relate to Anaíd’s desire for acceptance and growing independence. The lore is appealing, reminiscent of European old wives' tales with magic steeped in nature and the pitting of faith and selflessness against fear and selfishness." --School Library Journal
Published by Edebé (in Catalan and Spanish), 2008, 341 pages
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