The Boy Apprenticed to an Enchanter. Illustrated by Dugald Stuart Walker

The Boy Apprenticed to an Enchanter is the most charming of all Jamaican folktales. It's a story that tells the heartwarming tale of a boy who learns that he is destined to become a great sorcerer, and his trials along the way.The Boy Apprenticed to an Enchanter is a story of self-doubt, love, and sacrifice. The protagonist struggles with his choices throughout his lifetime, questioning himself and the very meaning of life itself. Though we are unable to see into the minds of those in this novel, we are able to get a sense of their thoughts through their words and actions; enabling us all the more deeply into their world.