Keepers of the Marsh by Jortner, Maura
Keepers of the Marsh by Jortner, Maura

Keepers of the Marsh

Twin sisters team up--despite drastically different personalities--to save their family from a bitter witch's curse in this...
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Author: Maura Jortner
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Keepers of the Marsh by Jortner, Maura

Keepers of the Marsh

$46.57
Keepers of the Marsh by Jortner, Maura

Keepers of the Marsh

$46.57
Author: Maura Jortner
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
Twin sisters team up--despite drastically different personalities--to save their family from a bitter witch's curse in this rich and atmospheric middle grade novel.

Twelve-year-old Lana isn't looking for trouble when she ventures into the swampy marsh behind her family's home in Galveston Bay. She's just sweaty and bored and lonely, sick of sitting around doing nothing.

Her family never goes anywhere. Her mom and her sisters want nothing to do with her, and none of them will talk about their dead dad. With loads of unanswered questions and no other options, Lana decides to seek out the legendary Alligator Witch--if she's even real.

What Lana doesn't realize is that the Alligator Witch is very real, and has spent decades plotting her revenge on the town. When the witch swiftly casts a terrifying curse, the only person Lana can ask for help is her unfriendly and generally unwilling twin, Gracie.

Together, the twins embark on a memorable journey to make sense of the Alligator Witch's dark past, along with the unexpected role their family played in her descent. In spite of their differences, Lana and Gracie must unite to make things right and save their loved ones.

An enchanting read packed full of fascinating lore, girl-powered adventure, and just-enough danger, this story of sisterhood will keep readers turning pages. Hand to fans of exciting, lightly magical sagas like The Midnight Children and The Jumbies.

Author: Maura Jortner
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 05/20/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780823457915
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Maura Jortner teaches creative writing and literature at Baylor University. Her debut novel, 102 Days of Lying About Lauren, was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, received a starred review, and was named a Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year. She lives in Texas with her husband, two daughters, and a cat that can do tricks. Visit her online at www.maurajortner.com.
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