In this “highly entertaining and dangerously addictive” (Time) thriller that inspired the Netflix show The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself, a young witch’s only method of escaping his captors is gaining his magical powers—unless they kill him first.
“An epic journey.”—D.J. MacHale, New York Times bestselling author of Pendragon and Sylo
Wanted by no one, hunted by everyone . . .
Sixteen-year-old Nathan lives in a cage: beaten, shackled, trained to kill. In a modern-day England where two warring factions of witches live amongst humans, Nathan is an abomination, the illegitimate son of the world’s most terrifying and violent witch, Marcus. Nathan’s only hope for survival is to escape his captors, track down Marcus, and receive the three gifts that will bring him into his own magical powers—before it’s too late. But how can Nathan find his father when his every action is monitored, when there is no one safe to trust, not even family, not even the girl he loves?
Half Bad is an international sensation and the start of a brilliant trilogy: a gripping tale of alienation and the indomitable will to survive.
On sale: January 13, 2015
Age: 12 and up
Grade: Grade 7 & Up
Page count: 464 Pages
ISBN: 9780147511461
Reading level: Lexile: HL680L
Sally Green lives in northwest England. She has had various jobs and even a profession, but in 2010 she discovered a love of writing and now just can't stop. She used to keep chickens, makes decent jam, doesn't mind ironing, loves to walk in Wales even when it's raining, and will probably never jog again. She really ought to drink less coffee. Sally is the author of the Half Bad trilogy and the Smoke Thieves trilogy.
“Highly entertaining and dangerously addictive.”
—Time“Genuinely engaging.”
—The New York Times“Gripping.”
—US Weekly“Bewitching.”
—The Wall Street Journal“This will haunt you.”
—Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of Legend“Captivating.”
—Los Angeles Times“A page-turner.”
—The Boston Globe“An epic journey.”
—D.J. MacHale, New York Times bestselling author of Pendragon and Sylo“Brilliant and utterly compelling.”
—Kate Atkinson, New York Times bestselling author of Life After Life“Edgy, arresting and brilliantly written.”
—Michael Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Gone“A thrilling tale . . . Unforgettable.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review“Marvelous.”
—Booklist, starred review“A unique take on witches.”
—Library Media Connection, starred review
