Granny Thornapple's Book of Charms: Magic & Folklore from the Ozark Mountains

This book follows Little Ann, born in Nelson’s Holler during a thunderstorm on her grandmother’s death anniversary. She inherits the gift of charming on this night of her birth. Follow her journey as she learns folkways, embraces her cunning, and becomes her town’s beloved charmer, earning the nickname “Granny Thornapple.”

Author Brandon Weston begins each chapter with compelling snippets from the life of a fictional Ozark charming practitioner, based on his interviews with real healers. He shares teachings and workings from the oral tradition. Weston introduces many practical charms, including preventing thievery, building a fire, and alleviating toothaches. The book recounts mountain magic that uses familiar poems and verses, including nursery rhymes and fairy tales. These intuitive folkways can help you harness your inborn power and enhance your charming abilities.

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