Section 1: Chapter 1 Summary

"Juniper" by Monica Furlong is an intriguing novel about a young girl learning to fulfill her destiny. Juniper goes to study to become a doran with her godmother, Euny, and when she returns home, she learns the purpose of her training when she discovers her Aunt Meroot's scheming to take over the kingdom. Though newly trained, the young doran must summon all of her power and bravery to defeat the experienced sorcerer. "Juniper" is an endearing and entertaining novel that chronicles a young girl's growth into something more than she ever expected.

Ninnoc was born on a frosty January night to the king and queen of Cornwall as white owls hooted through the night and no one slept. She was dressed in a rabbit skin before her parents presented their first child to the ealdors, and then Edith, her nurse, cuddled...