The Healing Spell

Reach for this book when your child is weighed down by a secret mistake or feels responsible for a family crisis. Set in the lush, mysterious Louisiana Bayou, the story follows twelve-year-old Livie, who believes she is to blame for the accident that left her mother in a coma. To fix what she broke, Livie embarks on a journey to find a legendary folk healing spell. It is a poignant exploration of how guilt can isolate us and how the truth can set us free. While the setting includes elements of local folklore and swamp magic, the core of the story is realistic and grounded in emotional honesty. It is best suited for children aged 8 to 12 who are navigating complex family dynamics or coping with the illness of a parent. Parents will appreciate how the book models the difficult process of making an apology and finding redemption within the safety of a loving family.