A leopard dances under the moon. A wolf prowls. A red-beaked bird flies free.
Three girls born on the same day in wolf light, the magical dusk, are bound together to protect the world. They can dazzle or destroy. They have wind-song and fire-fury at their fingertips, but their enemies are everywhere.
From the bleak steppes of Mongolia and the tropical forests of Ghana to the stormy moors of Cornwall, the lands they love are plundered and poisoned. The girls must rally to perfect their skills and prove the strength of sister magic.
But how far will Zula, Adoma and Linet go to defend their homes?
Steeped in elemental myth, 'Wolf Light' is a call to us all to hear the ancient power within us, protect our environment, and conserve our heritage.
It is the ideal read for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave's 'The Girl of Ink and Stars' and Emmi Itäranta's 'The Memory of Water'.
What people are saying about 'Wolf Light':
´Elemental myth and magic are the beating heart of 'Wolf Light'... Fans of magical realism and powerful women will find much to admire.´ - Observer
´She weaves ancient storytelling magic into words of exceptional beauty... Everyone should read Badoe´ - Sophie Anderson, author of 'The House with Chicken Legs'.
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Yaba Badoe is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and writer. Yaba was born in Ghana but now lives in England with her husband. She has been nominated for the Distinguished Woman of African Cinema award.
Yaba's YA debut novel ´A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars´ was shortlisted for the 2018 Branford Boase Award and nominated for the 2018 Carnegie Medal.
African myth and magic beat in the dark heart of this fable about witchcraft, superstition, the bonds we choose and those we cannot.
Born into a family of West African witches, Sheba's terrified of her mother who can turn into a crow. But like mother, like daughter - magic runs through her blood and Sheba discovers powers of her own.
Her touch can unravel people's innermost thoughts; their hopes, their fears - their secrets. Sheba too can shape-shift. Through the communion of ancient magic, blood and friendship, she slowly uncovers the murderous truth about her stolen childhood and steels herself for the future. She must protect the hunted from the hunter - her mother.
