The Reluctant
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When five-year old Kaely Thornton finds an old book with strange writing in her aunt's attic, she thinks it's magic, but her aunt tells her otherwise.
Now eleven, on the verge of turning twelve, Kaely's life is about to be turned upside down when she is told the truth about Happy Hollow. She is thrust into a world of magic, unknown power, and an unwanted destiny. Kaely must learn to unlock her unique potential if she wants to save her town and eveyone in it from Chaos.
Will Kaely fulfill her destiny as one of the legendary Thornton witches? Or will she just walk away?
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