A Most Improper Magick
No. of pages 256
Published: 2010
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This book features in the following series: An Improper Adventure, The Unladylike Adventures Of Kat Stephenson .
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Templar Publishing .
Stephanie Burgis is a dual citizen of the US and the UK and lives in South Wales (land of dragons) with her husband, the author Patrick Samphire, and their children. This is Stephanie's third novel for Bloomsbury.
This book is in the following series:
I loved the dynamics between Kat and her sisters. It added to the realness of the story and made it all the more funny ... anyone who enjoys a fast-paced novel full of magic should read this book * Guardian Onine *
"a treat of a book. Packed with magic, mischief and peril, it's a good old fashioned yarn with a 21st century heroine." * Iwasateenagebookgeek.blogspot.com *
"the very first sentence of this charming and funny book sets the tone ... this is an excellent book and as it is the first of trilogy, there is the promise of more reading pleasure to come". * Thebookbag.co.uk *
Heartwarming, magical and full of adventure. I loved this book!. * Chicklish at keris.typepad.com *
An exciting book for readers in the 10+ age group. A well thought out structure for its magical world" * Midleton and Fermoy Booksellers *
"The book is not stuffy Regency but easy to read modern style ... a hugely fun and easy read that will have its young readers coming back for more". * Ourbookreviewsonline.blogspot.com *
... "amusing and exciting first instalment of the Unladylike Adventures of Kt Stephenson" * School Library Journal *
"her story is a refreshing and exciting tale of society with a twist ... well written with humour, adventure and style as well as a flowing prose that I can see quickly becoming a must read for young ladies and a popular series of books". * Armadillo Magazine *
"A blend of What Katy Did? And Pride and Prejudice, this book manages to appeal to a modern reader. Burgis has written a winning formula and I am sure the next two instalments will be eagerly awaited". * www.writeaway.org.uk *
"A lively, fast-moving story with a high spirited, adventurous heroine ... historical fiction's answer to the ever-popular chick lit. A delightful romp through Regency England; girls of 10+ should love it." * HNR Issue 54 *
"SB's debut novel is a more substantial foray into the regency world of Austen and Heyer than that of Meg Cabot; albeit with elements of J K Rowling thrown in for good measure .... An amusing and exciting first instalment" * The School Librarian *
