Pacheco and the Witch of the MountainPacheco and the Witch of the Mountain

"Welcome to the island of Asunción, home to the most powerful witches--and Pacheco, who dreams of being like them. There's just one problem: commoners, and especially boys, aren't allowed to learn magic. However, once his family's business begins to suffer, Pacheco is certain that magic is the solution. He meets Doris, the so-called fearsome witch of the mountain, and becomes her apprentice. Pacheco soon finds himself caught up in the rules of an old-fashioned witch society and surrounded by magical creatures in need of protection. Pacheco will have to dig deep to muster the courage--and magic--needed to defend what he believes in"--Back cover.