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  • 07/2023
  • 9781952408243 B0C1TVS55L
  • 208 pages
  • $4.99
Liese Sherwood-Fabre
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Wilhelmina Quigley: Magic School Dropout
A missing father. A mother bewitched. Wilhelmina must use her unpredictable magic to catch whoever—or whatever—is stalking her parents. When Wilhelmina accidentally sets her remedial magic class on fire, she is sent to live in the ordinary world with a mother she barely knows. Her adjustment gets off to a very rocky start. She has sudden, unexplainable bursts of magic—mostly while navigating the middle-school minefield—and her mother’s behaving like she’s under some spell. Despite her handicapped magic, Wilhelmina vows to get to the bottom of it all—even if she could vanish without a trace just like her father.
Plot/Idea: 9 out of 10
Originality: 8 out of 10
Prose: 10 out of 10
Character/Execution: 9 out of 10
Overall: 9.00 out of 10

Assessment:

Plot/Idea: This is a delightfully bewitching story that will spellbind readers from the first page to the last. The author has crafted a clever and entertaining storyline full of missteps and hijinks that won't fail to amuse. 

Prose: The author is a polished storyteller, able to craft prose that's a perfect fit for a YA audience, while also ensuring the text is engaging and sophisticated enough to entertain adult readers. 

Originality: Despite the seemingly familiar feel to the novel's premise, Wilhelmina is decidedly noteworthy. Her adventures are all her own, and the author is careful to incorporate distinctive elements throughout.

Character/Execution: Readers will immediately fall in love with Wilhelmina. She's smart, funny, self-deprecating, and determined—everything desirable in a hero—as well as a joy to connect with. Through the author's convincing ministrations, readers will sense Wilhelmina's shame and frustration over her inadequacies, prompting them to cheer her on through her trials. Secondary characters are well-defined and enhance the work. 

Blurb: Endearing and fun, Wilhelmina will capture hearts everywhere.

 

Date Submitted: April 28, 2023

Reviews
Net Galley

I really enjoyed this middle grade book it was highly entertaining and I laughed out loud at times. This was just so good!!!

NetGalley

Wilhelmina was a fun and hilarious character, but she also had a kind heart. She believed she was a loser when she was kicked out of school. Living with the humans not only opens her eyes to the truth but also to new things. This book was chock full of excitement, such as her first crush, her first major battle, and the revealing of dark secrets.

Formats
Ebook Details
  • 07/2023
  • 9781952408243 B0C1TVS55L
  • 208 pages
  • $4.99
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