Bayou Magic

In this enchanting coming-of-age story by Jewell Parker Rhodes, city girl Maddy spends her first summer in the bayou, discovering the magic of the landscape and its deeper mystery beneath the water. Told through Southern folklore and family wisdom, the story explores themes of legacy and heroism as Maddy faces an environmental crisis threatening her new home. Rich with folk magic and set in the aftermath of the Gulf oil spill, Bayou Magic celebrates hope, community, and the wonder of life in the Deep South.