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Toil & Trouble presents fifteen short tales centered on girls who accept their witchcraft. Each story explores how these young sorceresses wield their powers to shape their futures, employing magic to create, curse, cure, and sometimes kill. The collection invites readers into a world where female agency and mystical ability intertwine.
The anthology highlights themes of empowerment, destiny, and the dual nature of power, illustrating how the protagonists navigate the challenges of wielding arcane knowledge.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jessica Spotswood
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