Books like A witch's garden by Miriam Young
In *A Witch’s Garden*, twelve‑year‑old Jenny becomes convinced that the quiet newcomer Mrs. Matthews is a witch. Faced with adolescence, curiosity, and a growing fear of the occult, Jenny wrestles with whether to confront the stranger or try to banish her powers. The story explores childhood doubts, community secrets, and the boundary between reality and rumor in a small‑town setting.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Miriam Young
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