Spellbound: The Teenage Witch's Wiccan Handbook

by Teresa Moorey

Discusses the basic beliefs and practices of Wicca and witchcraft, covering topics including magic, nature, tools, rituals, celebrations, attitudes, and deities.

Genres: Young Adult

256 pages, Paperback

First published July 12, 2002

About the author

Teresa Moorey has written many books on personal growth, self-help, psychic powers and esoteric wisdom. She is the author of Working with Psychic Protection, Working with Hypnotherapy, Your Crystal Code and The Fairy Bible.

Reviews

[Lelia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book primarily caters to teens, making it less relevant for older readers. Written in a time when preaching Wiccan morals was popular, the book equates witchcraft with Wicca, which may not resonate with all readers.

Strengths:
- The sections on Sabbats are particularly noteworthy, offering rich traditional Wiccan lore, activities, rituals, and recipes that can engage young practitioners.
- It provides a solid foundation with basic rituals and a good amount of information about the elements, making it accessible for beginners.

Weaknesses:
- A curious omission is the lack of explanation regarding the God and Goddess, despite their frequent mention throughout the book. It’s perplexing that the text encourages readers to explore deities from various pantheons without adequately introducing the ones central to Wiccan practice.
- Additionally, much of the information presented is rather generic, easily found in other resources.

Overall, this book serves as a decent introduction for teens interested in Wicca, especially with its engaging sections on Sabbats. However, its limitations in depth and clarity about deities may leave some readers wanting more.