A Most Improper Magick
(6 reviews with an average rating of 4 out of 5)
The Unladylike Adventures of Kat Stephenson
Publisher: Templar
Review
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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Emily, Rugby High School, 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 :) :), Fulneck School, 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, hallgreen, 15 November 2012
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I think ur buk might win this yrs buk awards!
Mia, cleland, 23 October 2012
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It is a fab book good job :D
Chelsea, Nelson Thomlinson, 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
An amazing book. Thrilling and adventurous.