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When her mother—a Los Angeles attorney—passes away, sixteen‑year‑old Keelie is sent to live with her father, a woodworker who runs a shop for Renaissance fairs. There she learns that her odd allergy to wood is not a simple sensitivity but a powerful earth‑magic gift. Keelie must quickly learn to control this magic as she adapts to life on a new family and a new city.
The story follows Keelie as she navigates the challenges of grieving a parent, adjusting to a new home, and discovering the responsibilities that come with a magical talent. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles and the whimsical world of Renaissance fairs, the novel explores themes of family, loss, and the journey of coming of age.
Centrally, the narrative examines the bond between father and daughter, the comfort of home during transition, and the wonder of realizing one’s unique abilities in a world that blends everyday life with the enchantment of earth‑magic.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Gillian Summers
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