In the Company of Witches

Synopsis

For four hundred years, the Warren witches have used their magic to quietly help the citizens of the sleepy New England town of Evenfall thrive. But then Constance Graves a local known for being argumentative and demanding dies while staying at the bed and breakfast Brynn Warren maintains with her aunts. At first, it seems like an accident... but it soon becomes clear that there's something more sinister at work, and Aunt Nora is shaping up to be the prime suspect.

Summary

In the Company of Witches, by Katharine Discount, is a captivating story about a group of five eleven-year-old girls who end up getting caught up in a strange and mysterious adventure. It’s a delightful tale of friendship and bravery that follows the five girls as they embark on a journey to save a magical creature and find themselves getting more and more involved with local witches.

The story begins with the introduction of the five main characters: Nella, Mila, Paz, Red, and True. It quickly becomes apparent that they are connected by a mysterious past as they reminisce about their special friendship that started when they were all living in the same apartment building. The friendship provides a strong foundation for the narrative as each of the characters brings something special to the table.

From there, the story unravels rapidly as each friend encounters their own side of the magical mystery. Red finds herself receiving strange messages from an old man with an owl. True discovers that her family house holds dark secrets from a past era, while Paz follows a trail of evidence left by her great-grandmother. Mila discovers her village is hiding a powerful witch who is connected to the supernatural realm, and Nella uncovers her own connection to witchcraft and the local coven.

Eventually, the group of five friends finds themselves traveling to the Forest of Enchantment, a place of ancient magic and secrets, to find a mysterious creature. Along the way, they face various obstacles and learn how to use the strong bond of their friendship to face any fear or danger. They find the magical creature, but it has been infected by a dark and evil force, putting the kingdom in great danger and forcing the girls to use all their powers to free it.

By the end of their journey, the five friends realize that the only thing to protect against the powerful force is their own strength and courage. They learn how to use their specialpowers to overcome any difficulty and help guide them through each magical challenge. They also learn the importance of keep their bravery and loyalty to each other regardless of what they face. It is an inspiring and heartwarming story about the power of true friendship.