By Julia Sarda
Published by Candlewick
Mom's Review
The Witch in the Tower is absolutely gorgeous. The rich artwork reveals more the longer you look. The story follows Carmela, the middle sister from Julia Sarda's The Queen in the Cave. Carmela is feeling unmoored as her sisters pursue activities without her, but finds camaraderie with other witches she encounters. They manifest magically and accept her as she is, which is exactly what she needs. The intricate beauty of the book and the struggle to reach the companions she needs illustrate how hard it can be to feel like you don't fit in. The fact that Carmela does find sisterhood validates her need to be loved and reassures the reader of each unique individual's inherent worth.
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