The Witch of Axel

Children's book New Heretics and witches on the stake… Exciting and captivating The witch of Axel Hedwig van de Velde Hulst, 1563. Tanne can no longer stand the bullying and teasing in the orphanage. She wants to leave, preferably as soon as possible. Even her friendship with Fielke is no reason to stay. Fortunately, she can go to her friend Rose, the daughter of miller Jan de Mulder. She finally finds a home in the mill. Until an inquisitor comes to town to prosecute heretics. Tanne is also grilled by him… And then there is Daan, who has known Tanne since she was a child. Her heart beats faster when he visits her. But Daan is determined to become a priest… Tanne is confused, now even more than before. Why is she being called 'the witch of Axel'? Was her mother really prosecuted as a witch? And who is her father? Tanne searches for the truth behind the secrets of the past. Hedwig van de Velde returns to the turbulent time of the religious wars and the Geuzen uprising. He discovers a fascinating past full of suspicions and accusations, heretic burnings and witch hunts. Compelling, exciting and full of mystery. From 12 years Cover illustration: Jan de Maesschalck Hardcover - approx. 272 ​​p. Format: 14.5 x 22 cm NUR: 284 To be published in January 2003 Price: € 15.95 ISBN: 90 5908 050 5