Books : Juniper

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Rating:

- Prequel to "Wise Child"
I've always loved tales of "wise women" with knowledge of herblore, healing, and a special understanding of nature. And that is exactly what "Juniper" is about. I read it first (before "Wise Child") and enjoyed it as a stand-alone novel. However, for those who are not as interested in "wise women" and herblore I would recommend reading "Wise Child" first. "Wise Child" has more suspense and excitement and will get you interested in the character of Juniper. Otherwise you might find yourself asking, "Why should I care?"

After reading both novels, I wish that "Juniper" had gone further. "Wise Child" reveals the events between the two novels, but I still wish the author would have actually written a third novel about the intervening events, or at least extended "Juniper." Neither novel lacks--it's just that I liked them both so much I wish that there was more.

As much as I enjoyed reading "Juniper," I would be careful giving this book to younger children as there is a detailed description of mother goddess worship. The initiation of the two young girls may also be disturbing to younger readers.

Rating:

- I great Book
I loved this book. It is very inspiring and exciting. The story is about a girl named Ninnoc. Ninnoc is a princess that is used to being pampered and taken care of. One day she has to leave her home and live with her godmother because it is said to be her destiny. She hates it there because she isn't pampered like she would be at her home. Her godmother trains her to be a Doran or a witch. She uses her powers to stop her aunt, and evil doran, from using her powers to corrupt her cousin. Will she succed? You'll have to read to find out.

Rating:

- Slammin' Piece of Magickal Fiction!
"Juniper" is one of my alltime fav books, "Wise Child" being the other. I recieved Juniper from a high school-aged babysitter, when I was around 8 years of age. I have treasured this book for a long time now, and I am 15 and in high school myself; the girls who gave the book to me, are all grown and have at least 2 kids themselves.

"Juniper" is about a young Cornish princess, by the name of Ninnoc, who wonders about being regulus, after her father dies. She is spoiled, and doesn't realize how good she has it, until she goes to live with her godmother, Euny.

For a year and a day, Ninnoc lives with Euny. She thinks life is miserable, until she stays 2 months with one of Euny's friends. After the 2 of them go back to Euny's hut, Ninnoc is instructed in the ways of the Doran.

I won't ruin the rest, but it is a wonderful story. You don't really relize it's a story about a fledgling Witch, until you read "Wise Child". There are Wiccan refrences in that story, that make you realize what you are reading. Even if I wasn't a Witch, I'd pass this book on to my children someday!

Rating:

- Juniper By Monica Furlong
Juniper By Monica Furlong By Sam Levine

Juniper by Monica Furlong is an adventurous book that inspires anyone who reads it. This books makes a person feel as though they cannot let go of it. Its plot grabs you and pulls you in and makes you want to finish this book as quickly as possible. This book deserves everyone's attention including mine. Juniper is the story of a pampered princess named Ninnoc. Ninnoc goes off into the outlands of her father's castle to live in a shrewd hut with her godmother because it is her destiny. There she learns helpful magic and how to become a doran. After Ninnoc completes her learning with her godmother she must go back to the castle and prevent her evil aunt from disparaging Ninnoc's cousin and taking over the castle. Juniper is a book that I recommend because shows people how they should not be afraid of things that they have not experienced and it is inspiring. For instance, Ninnoc is afraid of living with her godmother because she lives far away in the "dangerous" wilderness. Ninnoc overcomes her fear and goes to live with her godmother. In time Ninnoc adjusts to the living style and learns much with her godmother. This book also inspires people. For instance, the part in the book where Ninnoc becomes a doran. This is inspiring because it is a dramatic scene that makes you feel as though you are in the hut with Ninnoc and that that you are accomplishing what she accomplished. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for an adventurous and emotionally moving novel. This book is a great book but gender-sensitive males might not enjoy this book to the fullest. For instance in the scene where Ninnoc is asking about dorans, she asks her godmother if all dorans are girls. Her mother responds by saying "No. But there are more women to take the path. Men prefer to put their trust in weapons and fighting. They don't know it, but it makes them weaker" (43). This is a minor setback but otherwise this book is great for everyone. I, being a boy, was a little but I still managed to enjoy Juniper. This book is definitely worth reading!

Rating:

- One of the best books I've ever read!
Juniper is used to her spoiled life as a Princess in her land but she gives it all up to work with Euny, a powerful doran that works her hard and breaks her into Euny's hard solitary life. I think this books is a maigcal tale of survival and sorcery. I reccomend this book to anyone who loves magic. And loves midevil tales.

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