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A Most Improper Magick
(7 reviews with an average rating of 4 out of 5)
The Unladylike Adventures of Kat Stephenson
Publisher: Templar
A 21st-century take on Jane Austen's world, entertainingly viewed through the eyes of a 12-year-old heroine who discovers she has inherited her mother's magical abilities.
Kat is the youngest in the family, and her mother's death after Kat's birth gives her a feeling of inferiority and rebelliousness which makes her very independent, and encourages her to experiment with her own magic, and to restore her mother's reputation.
Burgis successfully creates a Regency atmosphere, combines 18th and 21st century language, and produces an excellent adventure story, filled with humour.
A unique take on family and relationships with strong appeal for confident girl readers.
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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Smelly, 17 May 2022
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An amazing book. Thrilling and adventurous.
Emily, 14 March 2013
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I am enjoying this book so far. I love this book because I want to read on when the chapter ends. I am looking forward to finishing it.
Izzie :) :), 28 November 2012
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i am going to read your book from bookbuzz , i am looking forward .i love love magic books ,i think it might be the best book i have heard of good job :D . I THINK YOU WILL WIN THE BOOK AWARD . MOST IMPROPER MAGIC . I LOVE YOUR BOOOOOOOOOK.
alisha, 15 November 2012
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I think ur buk might win this yrs buk awards!
Mia, 23 October 2012
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It is a fab book good job :D
Chelsea, 07 September 2012
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Kat Stephenson is my perfect kind of heroine: spirited, reckless, and always breaking the rules, even though it is with the best intentions at heart. Set in Regency England, this novel successfully mixes adventure, mystery, magic, highwaymen and even a little a bit of matchmaking along the way. It is great fun and one book that is hard to put down once you have started.
Melanie, 31 August 2012
Ugh