Books with author Judith Mitchell

Hoodoo Medicine is a unique record of nearly lost African-American folk culture. It documents herbal medicines used for centuries, from the 1600s until recent decades, by the slaves and later their freed descendants, in the South Carolina Sea Islands. The Sea Island people, also called the Gullah, were unusually isolated from other slave groups by the creeks and marshes of the Low Country. They maintained strong African influences on their speech, social customs, and beliefs, long after other American blacks had lost this connection. Likewise, their folk medicine mixed medicines that originated in Africa with cures learned from the American Indians and European settlers. Hoodoo Medicine is a window into Gullah traditions, which in recent years have been threatened by the migration of families, the invasion of the Sea Islands by suburban developers, and the gradual death of the elder generation. More than that, it captures folk practices that lasted longer in the Sea Islands than elsewhere, but were once widespread throughout African-American communities of the South.

Sticker fans will be dazzled by these fabulous additions, with interactive stories, charming illustrations, and 25 glimmering, jewel-like stickers in each fantastic book. Meet the Jewel Fairies! They live in Fairyland, and each wears a unique, beautiful jewel. They have been invited by the Jewel Fairy Queen to a very special party. Little girls will love to join the fun as the Jewel Fairies put on their party dresses and get ready to celebrate! Comes with 25 colorful, sparkling jewel stickers that kids can use to decorate the pages of the book.

Everyone on the island of St. Pierre knows the story of Big Jack. A haunting island song that has been passed down through the generations tells of the slave and his mysterious book. The song warns any who dare seek out the tome, “You’ll be cursed if you look.”Despite the frightening power of Big Jack’s book of secrets, many become obsessed with finding it. One such hunter is Finch Waters. She has come to the South Carolina island with a university research expedition to study and preserve traditional folksongs. As she awakens to the magic of St. Pierre, she becomes increasingly entranced with the legend of Big Jack and his book.Finch isn’t the only person on the island looking for the book of secrets. An evil force is gathering on St. Pierre and will stop at nothing until it has the power of the book for itself.Based on true events, The Book of Secrets weaves Finch’s story into a spellbinding, thought-provoking narrative about temptation, corruption, and the ghosts of the past.

Ali McMillian almost drowned. It wasn’t a run-of-the-mill accident either; a large horse jumped out of the lake and dragged her under. If it hadn’t been for Leigh Hart, it might have succeeded. She was content to chalk the incident up to a delusion, except creatures are stalking her from the shadows. Someone wants her dead, but why?Thrust into a magical world, Ali learns mythology is more than old tales. A dangerous enemy has resurfaced, and she is a target.

Ali McMillian almost drowned. It wasn’t a run-of-the-mill accident either; a large horse jumped out of the lake and dragged her under. If it hadn’t been for Leigh Hart, it might have succeeded. She was content to chalk the incident up to a delusion, except creatures are stalking her from the shadows. Someone wants her dead, but why?Thrust into a magical world, Ali learns mythology is more than old tales. A dangerous enemy has resurfaced, and she is a target.

Big Jack had a secret book He did; yes, he did He kept it by his side He did; yes, he did Everyone on the island of St. Pierre knows the story of Big Jack. A haunting island song that has been passed down through the generations tells of the slave and his mysterious book. The song warns any who dare seek out the tome, “You’ll be cursed if you look.” Despite the frightening power of Big Jack’s book of secrets, many become obsessed with finding it. One such hunter is Finch Waters. She has come to the South Carolina island with a university research expedition to study and preserve traditional folksongs. As she awakens to the magic of St. Pierre, she becomes increasingly entranced with the legend of Big Jack and his book. Finch isn’t the only person on the island looking for the book of secrets. An evil force is gathering on St. Pierre and will stop at nothing until it has the power of the book for itself. Based on true events, The Book of Secrets weaves Finch’s story into a spellbinding, thought-provoking narrative about temptation, corruption, and salvation.