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A Most Magical Girl

Audiobook
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1 of 1 copy available
From the author of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy comes the story of a friendship between two girls set in Victorian England, with magical machines, wizards, witches, a mysterious underworld, and a race against time.
 
Annabel Grey is primed for a proper life as a young lady in Victorian England. But when her mother suddenly disappears, she’s put in the care of two eccentric aunts who thrust her into a decidedly un-ladylike life, full of potions and flying broomsticks and wizards who eat nothing but crackers. Magic, indeed! Who ever heard of such a thing?
Before Annabel can assess the most ladylike way to respond to her current predicament, she is swept up in an urgent quest. Annabel is pitted against another young witch, Kitty, to rescue the sacred Moreover Wand from the dangerous underworld that exists beneath London. The two girls outsmart trolls, find passage through a wall of faerie bones, and narrowly escape a dragon, but it doesn’t take long for Annabel to see that the most dangerous part of her journey is her decision to trust this wild, magical girl.
Sparkling with Karen Foxlee’s enchanting writing, this is a bewitching tale of one important wand and two most magical girls.
"[Foxlee's] heroines have grit and heart, and they are willing to get dirty. And they do. Foxlee’s nicely wry tone and moments of incongruous humor break up the tension, while Annabel’s race against time in a harrowing journey deep under London keeps the pages turning. Deliciously complex and convincingly detailed."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"Kids who enjoyed Foxlee’s Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy and fans of Hardinge’s Cuckoo Song will find similar otherworldly appeal in this enthralling adventure."—The Bulletin, Starred review
"Memorable for its vivid imagery and stylish, thoughtful prose."—Horn Book Magazine
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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Jayne Entwistle's characterizations anchor this Victorian fantasy. She begins with a convincing portrayal of fearful 13-year-old Annabel, who has been uprooted from her proper boarding school. After her mother leaves Annabel with two elderly aunties, Entwistle ably conveys their concern: Their niece is a "most magical girl," prophesied by aging magicians to vanquish evil. Soon that evil is revealed as Entwistle projects the menace of Mr. Angel and his dark magic. Entwistle's narration projects the thrill of dangerous adventures and Annabel's winding path to becoming a true heroine. S.W. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine
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      August 31, 2016
      Set in Victorian London, A Most Magical Girl tells the story of prim and proper Annabel Grey. One day Annabel’s mother goes away unexpectedly and leaves Annabel with her aunts, who set her to work in their magic shop. Her world rapidly unravels. Not only does Annabel discover that she has magical powers, but that she is the ‘magical girl’ who must go on a quest to retrieve the Moreover wand and save the world from destruction by the evil Mr Angel and his creepy army of shadowlings. This book is delightful, with a rich cast of characters: Annabel is joined on her adventures by shadowy ‘betwixter’ Kitty and fiercely loyal elf Hafwen. From the singing of the magic map into Annabel’s skin to the instructional excerpts from Miss Finch’s Little Blue Book, Karen Foxlee’s attention to detail makes this story really special. There are lovely illustrations at the beginning of each section and the book is beautifully packaged. The ending was slightly predictable, but overall this is a deeply satisfying and enjoyable read that is recommended for readers aged nine and up. Anna Low is the owner of the Potts Point Bookshop

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  • English

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  • Lexile® Measure:700
  • Text Difficulty:3

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