A Most Magical Girl

Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 9, 2016

Review

This charming story is set in Victorian England. Annabel Grey is being raised as a proper young lady until she is suddenly sent to live with her two aunts to learn to be a witch. She discovers it is up to her to save London from a very evil man and the shadowlings he has created. Annabel goes on this dangerous mission with Kitty, a betwixter girl, who has her own powers. The two girls are very different, yet manage to work together. Readers will enjoy the interaction of these characters. Annabel has much to learn about her parents, fairies, wizards, trolls, and the dragon she encounters that lives beneath London. The story moves quickly and is full of suspense. Each chapter is introduced with a quote from an etiquette book. Middle grader readers will enjoy this novel full of adventure, friendship, and magic.

Overall Book Score: very good