About This Book
Parents might reach for this book when their child feels boxed in by expectations and longs for a bit of mischief and magic to call their own. Set in Regency England, the story follows twelve-year-old Kat, the youngest of three sisters, who discovers she has inherited her late mother's chaotic magic just as her family faces financial ruin. While her older sisters focus on finding suitable husbands, Kat must secretly learn to control her powers to save them all. This delightful book explores themes of self-confidence, sisterhood, and the courage to forge your own path. It's a perfect choice for readers who love witty heroines, historical settings with a fantastical twist, and a story that celebrates a girl's 'incorrigible' spirit as her greatest strength.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The death of a parent (Kat's mother) is a foundational element of the backstory but is not an active source of grief in the narrative. The primary conflict stems from the threat of poverty and social disgrace, which is handled with a sense of adventure rather than despair. The approach is secular, with magic being an innate, hereditary trait. The resolution is entirely hopeful and empowering.
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