Night's Child (Sweep Series #15)
Twenty years ago, Morgan Rowlands was the most powerful young bloodwitch to come around in generations - making magickal discoveries, facing and conquering unimaginable evil, and surviving a devastating betrayal. Her daughter, fifteen-year-old Moira, knows there's more to her mother's past than she's been told. And the secrets that lie in Morgan's heart could destroy Moira's entire world. When Moira learns two painful truths about her family, she begins to put the puzzle together - and...
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Twenty years ago, Morgan Rowlands was the most powerful young bloodwitch to come around in generations—making magickal discoveries, facing and conquering unimaginable evil, and surviving a devastating betrayal. Her daughter, fifteen-year-old Moira, knows there's more to her mother's past than she's been told. And the secrets that lie in Morgan's heart could destroy Moira's entire world. When Moira learns two painful truths about her family, she begins to put the puzzle together—and realizes that someone close to her is in grave danger.Children's LiteratureFifteen-year-old, Moira Byrne, is the daughter of the most powerful witch, Morgan Rowlands. Moira is on a journey of conquering evil and her own fears as family secrets are unleashed. Moira faces betrayal, teenage love, and the many facets of friendship along with understanding the intricate relationships amongst family. This coming-of-age story is relatable to readers especially through Moira's relationship with her mother Morgan and her best friends Tess and Vita. The book opens with an intriguing prologue detailing an event from Morgan Rowlands' past. It provides great insight for the reader as he or she delves into the story of a more modern world seen through the eyes of her daughter, Moira. The author initially captivates the reader creating a plot of deep balance and multidimensional characters. It is a great series for young adults. This the fifteenth book of the "Sweep" series. Reviewer: Lisette Baez
\ Children's Literature\ - Lisette Baez\ Fifteen-year-old, Moira Byrne, is the daughter of the most powerful witch, Morgan Rowlands. Moira is on a journey of conquering evil and her own fears as family secrets are unleashed. Moira faces betrayal, teenage love, and the many facets of friendship along with understanding the intricate relationships amongst family. This coming-of-age story is relatable to readers especially through Moira's relationship with her mother Morgan and her best friends Tess and Vita. The book opens with an intriguing prologue detailing an event from Morgan Rowlands' past. It provides great insight for the reader as he or she delves into the story of a more modern world seen through the eyes of her daughter, Moira. The author initially captivates the reader creating a plot of deep balance and multidimensional characters. It is a great series for young adults. This the fifteenth book of the "Sweep" series. Reviewer: Lisette Baez\ \ \ \ \ Library JournalGr 7 Up-Moira Byrne, the 15-year-old daughter of the powerful witch Morgan of Belwicket, is faced with devastating family secrets, horrible forces, blossoming love, and possible betrayal in the 15th book of the series. Learning of her heritage, Moira gains insight and strength to conquer her fears, defeat evil, and face the future. This coming-of-age story succeeds because of balance. No one element overshadows another. The characters are well drawn and readers will empathize and agonize with Moira and Morgan's experiences and relationships with each other and the other figures in the book. The sturdy plot moves toward a satisfactory and sigh-of-relief conclusion. The mood and tension are skillfully sustained throughout, and the integration of factual information enhances the character development. The conversational tone of the writing makes this story highly readable and engaging. A good choice for fans of the series as well as those new to it.-Molly S. Kinney, Peach Public Libraries, Fort Valley, GA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.\ \
