Moon White: Color Me Enchanted

by Melody Carlson

Book Overview

Heather's curiosity in Wicca brings new confidence and reassurance, but alienates her from others. Even so, this enchanting path seems harmless, even helpful. But when terrifying things begin to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576839516
• ISBN13: 9781576839515
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Th1nk Books
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Wow!

Wow! The way the girl comes to Christ is awesome in the end as well as how she sees that God is the only GOD! :)

Spirtual Confusion

Heather is spiritually curious. The death of her mom has caused her to be unaware of where to turn to. Her stepmother influences to open her mind and become more aware of her aura. This leads to Heather becoming interested in Wicca. After going to a bookstore which specializes in the Occult, Heather is now studying spells, buying idols and is thinking about becoming a witch. Attending a seminar about Wicca only encourages her more to learn about this new way of thinking. But while her Christian friends are urging her to turn away from this, Heather is only more drawn to a way of thinking that can help her get over the pain and guilt of losing her mother. I like to learn. And I like it when I read a book and learn new things. This book was very fascinating to read because for once I was clueless about the subject matter. Other than my Harry Potter geekness, I have no knowledge of Wicca, the Occult or magic in general. So while reading this book I managed to learn quite a bit of info that I normally wouldn't look up myself. Melody Carlson writes about subjects that teens regularly face every day. This book deals with a subject matter that many Christians will not deal with because they are uncomfortable with it. Most of the time they don't even know with what they are dealing with. This book helped me to learn so that if I ever meet up with someone who is going through what Heather did, I'll know what to do. It's a very intense book. The scene where Heather has the dream that stays into reality is super scary. It gave me chills reading it and made me want to turn the lights on in my room. What I did really appreciate is that the story is told from the POV of someone who isn't a Christan and therefore is not judgmental. Heather does have Christian friends who pray for her. While there is a mindset that condemns everything she does it is shown how this is not the best way for Christians to act. I think this story will appeal highly to teens. This book shows them the Truth but it also shows what will happen if you turn to other ways to fulfill your spiritual needs. Because of the intense subject matter in this book, I would recommend it for older teens on up. Actually I think adults should read this book too. Melody Carlson proves once again why when you think YA fiction, you think her name.

that He alone can offer her the comfort and control she had been seeking on her own.

Sixteen-year-old Heather Sinclair already has had to deal with the loss of her mother, who died from breast cancer. Now, her father remarries Augustine, who transforms their "neutral" home into an eclectic, artistic, color-driven haven that Heather likes somewhat but also finds disconcerting. Thankful that her dad is happy, Heather continues to miss her mom and wishes she had her mom's input on important life questions. Still, Heather finds some comfort in her long-standing ballet group, her friends at school, and driving around her mother's old 1988 Volvo. Heather's search for continuity and clarity is upped about 10 notches as she innocently begins studying Wicca. Her best friend Lucy attempts to warn her about getting involved in this religion, providing numerous reasons why Christians shouldn't delve into any spiritual exercise apart from the Bible, but Heather disagrees. At odds with each other, the two part ways and Heather befriends a new girl in town, Liz, who suddenly becomes her rival for a key ballet role and eventually steals Heather's boyfriend. All the while, Heather gets more and more into Wicca, buying candles, potions and even an Isis statue to help influence her future and gain control over her life. Understandably, Heather becomes distraught when she invites spirits in and begins sensing that someone other than herself is writing in her book of shadows. Then, at a Wicca retreat, Heather's roommate seemingly is taken over by a terrifying spiritual presence that frightens them both. From a variety of sources, Heather is being influenced with pagan philosophies that sound so logical and good on the surface. More confused than ever, and with an inner voice telling her to "give up" and end it all, Heather reaches her breaking point. After a huge fight with her father, she takes off not knowing where to go for help. She eventually ends up at the home of her mom's friend, where she receives counsel that redirects and encourages her. Realizing the danger in dabbling with spiritual powers, Heather finally finds peace with God and understands that He alone can offer her the comfort and control she had been seeking on her own. --- Reviewed by Michele Howe

interesting "Color Me" teen character study

Sixteen years old Heather Sinclair struggles with so many radical changes in her life. Just last summer her dad married Augustine. At the Echelon Dance Studio, newcomer Elizabeth "Liz" Sinclair competes with Heather for the lead in an upcoming ballet and makes a move on her boyfriend. However, the most powerful is the reaction of her best friend Lucy, who pontificates that witchcraft is evil so fearing for Heather's soul pleads with her to quit studying Wicca or she will end their friendship. Still upset with the changes going on in her life, Elizabeth, assuming all spirituality is good for the soul, explores Wicca. She regains much of her lost confidence, but the price is alienating her best friends including Lucy, who cannot abide her becoming a witch. Soon strange things occur that frighten Heather when she cannot explain the phenomena in logical terms and is unaware that the path she chose if she continues will cost Elizabeth her soul. MOON WHITE is an interesting "Color Me" character study that stars a troubled teen choosing a path that leads to spiritual and mundane danger for her. Some readers will be upset with the lack of tolerance towards Wicca as God's is inclusive; whiles others will applaud Melody Carlson for condemning the religion since the bible strongly opposes witchcraft. Regardless of perspective Heather is a fascinating protagonist as she glides down a path that could have been a Christian cult as easily as Wiccan, but most critical proves destructive for her. Harriet Klausner