Half Bad by Sally Green

• Nathan is the son of a White witch mother and his father, who he's never met, is the most powerful and most hated Black witch in history.
  
• Raised by his grandmother, Nathan faces increasing hostility from all the White witches until finally he is held prisoner.
  
• Before he turns seventeen, he must escape captivity and receive his powers.

This story takes place in modern-day England, where witches live alongside humans.   This story deals with the nature of good and evil, and it has lots of action and adventure, making it a good pick for boys, but girls (like me) will enjoy it, too.

Book 1 of the Half Bad Trilogy
Grades 8-12