When Catherine and Jenny come to visit their Aunt Maude in her mysterious house, they soon discover that their aunt is a witch ... and that her new cat, Nightshade, has magical powers, too!

"The story line is strong, the blend of magic experiences and the threat of evil is involving, and black and white drawings ... enhance a moving plot." (Midwest Book Review)

   "The story moves along well. With its unusual antics, the eccentric aunt, the sprightly young girls, and the interaction among the characters, it is entertaining." (Small Press Review)

The Author: Rachel Weininger's interest in magical experiences grew from her own magical childhood. World teacher Krishnamurti was one of her earliest childhood friends, and her school years were spent in such diverse surroundings as a tugboat off Baja California and a Guatemalan rain forest. Rachel now lives in Santa Barbara, California. She has a magical cat named Amber Alexander.

The Illustrator: Artist Barbara Sawyer painted the cover and drew the black-and-white illustrations inside Nightshade. She was born in England, studied foreign languages at Exeter, and taught in Paris, Munich, and at the University of California at Santa Barbara. A graphics designer, she lives in Santa Barbara with her artist husband George and her cat Tigra.

Nightshade is available direct from us (send us an e-mail for info) and from Amazon.com.

Recommended ages: 8-12

Dimensions: 6" wide x 9" tall, 64 pages, softcover

Price: $5.95

First published: 1989

ISBN: 0931093112

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