Aslaug is not your average teenager. She lives in a small cottage with her mother, with almost no contact with the outside world. Her mother has taught her about plants and nature and language—but not about life. She has never had friends, gone to school or spoken with anyone outside of her house. There is a mystery that surrounds Aslaug's life. She has always been told that her birth was a miracle and that she has no father. When Aslaug’s mother dies unexpectedly, everything changes. With little to go on, Aslaug goes on a quest to find her relatives, to unravel the secrets of her birth, and to discover whether divine miracles have truly happened. This is an unusual story of human nature, human interaction, human frailty, and ultimately, love. Thought-provoking, and disturbing, Madapple will keep you on the edge of your seat.
(Just a note, this book gets off to a slow start, don't quit!)
Review by Mrs. B.
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