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Underground Rose
After her surprise discovery of a mystical gift, fourteen-year-old Rose Wilson thinks her life is ruined. It turns out she comes from a long line of gifted women, and despite her protests, Rose's mom ships her off to her grandmother's house to spend the summer learning about her family's well-hidden secrets. To make matters worse, Rose is expected to carry out this tradition alongside her mousy, bookworm cousin, Megan. What a waste of a summer.
With some effort, Rose and Megan manage to find common ground and by the time they get home, they're working together to adjust to their new life. But everything is turned upside down again when their families are exposed by witch hunters who call themselves The Witches' Hammer. With killers on the loose, their tiny town isn't safe anymore. Rose's entire family is fragmented and forced to flee through a network of hiding places, dubbed The Witches' Underground Railroad.
As she journeys to the sea, Rose learns more and more about who she really is. The closer she gets to her destination, the more danger she encounters, until she is forced to make the ultimate follow her family's edict of non-violence and become an orphan, or save her mom's life.
With some effort, Rose and Megan manage to find common ground and by the time they get home, they're working together to adjust to their new life. But everything is turned upside down again when their families are exposed by witch hunters who call themselves The Witches' Hammer. With killers on the loose, their tiny town isn't safe anymore. Rose's entire family is fragmented and forced to flee through a network of hiding places, dubbed The Witches' Underground Railroad.
As she journeys to the sea, Rose learns more and more about who she really is. The closer she gets to her destination, the more danger she encounters, until she is forced to make the ultimate follow her family's edict of non-violence and become an orphan, or save her mom's life.
275 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 20, 2015
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About the author
Sara Burr
1 book23 followersSara has been entranced by the written word for as long as she can remember. The daughter of a school teacher, she fell in love with books as soon as she could read them. She wrote her very first story, about a girl who ran away and hid in her cousin's lilac bush, when she was just eleven. Although her stories have grown more complicated and less petulant since then, Sara still loves to entertain kids with her words.
When she isn't writing, Sara has a big family to keep her busy: a husband who is her other half, and four children who are wonderfully individual. They live next to a beautiful lake in a tiny town with no street lights. Sara spends lots of time taking care of little superheroes. She likes to camp with her family, enjoys traveling, and hopes to see the Northern Lights someday.
When she isn't writing, Sara has a big family to keep her busy: a husband who is her other half, and four children who are wonderfully individual. They live next to a beautiful lake in a tiny town with no street lights. Sara spends lots of time taking care of little superheroes. She likes to camp with her family, enjoys traveling, and hopes to see the Northern Lights someday.
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April 7, 2015
When her teacher asks her what she did over summer break, Rose is going to have an interesting answer. Something tells me no one's going to believe her when she tells them she spent her summer learning how to control her gifts. Her magic gifts.
But it's true. Rose finds out she has all kinds of strange and wonderful powers that she has to put to use right away, once people around her end up dead and missing. Underground Rose follows Rose and her fellow witches as they hide from the ruthless Witch Hammer group looking to destroy them.
The book was full of all kinds of good messages for young readers: understanding, acceptance. Even in the face of certain death, where revenge would almost be understandable, this story promotes peace. That said, this book has its share of action and nail-biting scenes. Nothing too terribly graphic happens (most of the violence is implied or discovered after the fact), and the language is clean--perfect for an upper middle grade read. Although this book was about magic beings, there was zero emphasis on the occult, which makes it a fairly safe read for families who are squeamish about that kind of thing.
My only real nitpicks are that I thought the story slowed down during some of the earlier underground stops, and I had to keep pushing myself to read past those; and some of the dialogue felt a little unnatural. But I'm also a writer, so I notice those kinds of things. I'm not sure a young reader would notice or care.
Overall, I enjoyed this story and reading about the creative ways the characters used their magic, and I'm sure kids of all ages will enjoy it, too... because who doesn't like magic? :-)
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
But it's true. Rose finds out she has all kinds of strange and wonderful powers that she has to put to use right away, once people around her end up dead and missing. Underground Rose follows Rose and her fellow witches as they hide from the ruthless Witch Hammer group looking to destroy them.
The book was full of all kinds of good messages for young readers: understanding, acceptance. Even in the face of certain death, where revenge would almost be understandable, this story promotes peace. That said, this book has its share of action and nail-biting scenes. Nothing too terribly graphic happens (most of the violence is implied or discovered after the fact), and the language is clean--perfect for an upper middle grade read. Although this book was about magic beings, there was zero emphasis on the occult, which makes it a fairly safe read for families who are squeamish about that kind of thing.
My only real nitpicks are that I thought the story slowed down during some of the earlier underground stops, and I had to keep pushing myself to read past those; and some of the dialogue felt a little unnatural. But I'm also a writer, so I notice those kinds of things. I'm not sure a young reader would notice or care.
Overall, I enjoyed this story and reading about the creative ways the characters used their magic, and I'm sure kids of all ages will enjoy it, too... because who doesn't like magic? :-)
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
January 31, 2015
What an engaging story.. I think this would be an interesting story for young adults. I kept wondering how some people could be so cruel. Good versus evil, families just wanting to live their lives quietly and peacefully. Rose was a teenager finding out how life can change in a minute.. I liked the story and
will be looking for more from Sara..
I was gifted a copy for my honest opinion which I have given.
will be looking for more from Sara..
I was gifted a copy for my honest opinion which I have given.
June 23, 2015
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion which I will give. As an adult I enjoyed this book. I feel that my 13 year old daughter will enjoy it even more. If only she enjoyed reading as much as I do. I am looking forward to this story being continued. . . . hint hint to the fabulous author. I want to know who was betraying Hazel.
February 19, 2017
Well, I mean I love it. I always wanted a book like this, that's why I wrote it.
May 6, 2015
I enjoyed the story and think it would be especiall good for young adults.
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