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A Mad, Wicked Folly


No. of pages 448

Published: 2015

Great for age 12-18 years

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The year is 1909. After posing nude for her illicit art class, Victoria Darling is expelled from her French finishing school and returns in disgrace to her home in London. Shamed and scandalized, Vicky's parents inform her that she is to marry the wealthy gentleman they have selected. But Vicky dreams of the freedom to pursue her ambition of becoming a painter. When she falls in with a group of suffragettes, Vicky's dreams seem to be within her reach at last. But just how much is she willing to sacrifice for art, and for the man who may be her artistic muse?

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 448 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2015 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Sharon Biggs Waller moved to England in 2000, where she worked as a riding instructor at the Royal Mews in Buckingham Palace and as a freelance magazine writer. These days she is a dressage rider and trainer and lives on a ten-acre sustainable farm in Northwest Indiana with her British husband, Mark. She is the author of three non-fiction books, as well as the YA novel A Mad, Wicked Folly .

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Audiobook
This book was recognised in the Audiobook category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Audiobook
This book was recognised in the Audiobook category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.

Praise for "A Mad, Wicked Folly"

 

* "At equal turns humorous and heartbreaking. . . . A must-have first purchase."--"School Library Journal," starred review

 

"Waller's intriguingly sympathetic characters, effortless and effective blend of history and romance, passion for her subject, and swift-paced plot make her a new YA voice to watch."--"Booklist," starred review

 

"An enjoyable historical romp."--"Kirkus Reviews"

 

"[A] compelling coming-of-age tale that's as good as any British period drama. . . . The Edwardian world here is so immersive and Vicky so likable that readers will want to put on the kettle on and settle in for a lovely read."--"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"

 

Nominated for the American Library Association's 2015 Amelia Bloomer Project List

 

"An enjoyable historical romp."--"Kirkus Reviews" Kirkus Reviews

 

"[A] compelling coming-of-age tale that s as good as any British period drama. . . . The Edwardian world here is so immersive and Vicky so likable that readers will want to put on the kettle on and settle in for a lovely read."--"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

 

Praise for "A Mad, Wicked Folly"

 

* "At equal turns humorous and heartbreaking. . . . A must-have first purchase."--"School Library Journal," starred review

 

"Waller s intriguingly sympathetic characters, effortless and effective blend of history and romance, passion for her subject, and swift-paced plot make her a new YA voice to watch."--"Booklist," starred review

 

"An enjoyable historical romp."--"Kirkus Reviews"

 

"[A] compelling coming-of-age tale that s as good as any British period drama. . . . The Edwardian world here is so immersive and Vicky so likable that readers will want to put on the kettle on and settle in for a lovely read."--"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"

 

Nominated for the American Library Association's 2015 Amelia Bloomer Project List"

 

"An enjoyable historical romp."--Kirkus Reviews -- Kirkus Reviews

"[A] compelling coming-of-age tale that's as good as any British period drama. . . . The Edwardian world here is so immersive and Vicky so likable that readers will want to put on the kettle on and settle in for a lovely read."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for A Mad, Wicked Folly

* "At equal turns humorous and heartbreaking. . . . A must-have first purchase."--School Library Journal, starred review

 

"Waller's intriguingly sympathetic characters, effortless and effective blend of history and romance, passion for her subject, and swift-paced plot make her a new YA voice to watch."--Booklist, starred review

"An enjoyable historical romp."--Kirkus Reviews

 

"[A] compelling coming-of-age tale that's as good as any British period drama. . . . The Edwardian world here is so immersive and Vicky so likable that readers will want to put on the kettle on and settle in for a lovely read."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Nominated for the American Library Association's 2015 Amelia Bloomer Project List