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Half Bad is set in contemporary England, a world where witches coexist with ordinary people. Nathan, son of a White witch and the most powerful Black witch, lives in captivity. Before his seventeenth birthday, he must escape, reclaim his freedom, and receive the supernatural gifts that will define his future. The story examines the tensions of family dynamics, gender roles, and the clash between good and evil in a society that tolerates the extraordinary.
The novel explores themes of identity, power, and parentage while weaving a fantasy narrative that balances modern-day realism with magical realism. Nathan’s journey forces him to confront his dual heritage and the expectations placed upon him as a witch’s son.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Green, Sally (Novelist)
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