Cover ArtMagic, kingdoms, witches, struggles, and personal growth are woven together in this amazing fantasy story of twins--of whom only one remains alive after a tragic accident. Many think it was the wrong twin to have survived. But this boy will prove that wrong. If you like fantasy, you shouldn't miss this one!   
 
Publisher's description:
When a Bandit King comes to take the magic that Ned's mother, a witch, is meant to protect, the stuttering, weak boy villagers think should have drowned rather than his twin summons the strength to protect his family and community, while in the woods, the bandit's daughter puzzles over a mystery that ties her to Ned.