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Highlights
- From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Julie Berry comes a brand new middle-grade fantasy adventure full of friendship, magic, and mischief.Be careful what you wish for ...Maeve Merritt chafes at the rigid rules at her London boarding school for "Upright Young Ladies.
- 8-11 Years
- 7.6" x 5.4" Hardcover
- 384 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure
- Series Name: Wishes and Wellingtons
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About the Book
Maeve Merritt, chafing against the rigid rules of her London boarding school, finds her life transformed by the genie she happens upon--and by those who want to steal him.Book Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Julie Berry comes a brand new middle-grade fantasy adventure full of friendship, magic, and mischief.
Be careful what you wish for ...
Maeve Merritt chafes at the rigid rules at her London boarding school for "Upright Young Ladies." When punishment forces her to sort through the trash, she finds a sardine tin that houses a foul-tempered djinni with no intention of submitting to a schoolgirl as his master.
Soon an orphan boy from the charitable home next door, a mysterious tall man in ginger whiskers, a disgruntled school worker, and a take-no-prisoners business tycoon are in hot pursuit of Maeve and her magical discovery. It'll take all of her quick thinking and sass to set matters right. Maeve Merritt is one feisty heroine you won't soon forget.
First published as an Audible Original in 2018
The perfect book for:
- Ages 8-11
- Young fantasy readers
- Empowering young girls
Review Quotes
"[This] globe-spanning romp balances tongue-in-cheek humor with a heartfelt focus on found family and friendship as the newly minted trio face impossible odds, both mundane and supernatural...Maeve's drive to eschew marriage and propriety in favor of independence conveys a message of female empowerment." -- Publishers Weekly
"For history buffs and budding fantasy fans with enough twists and turns to keep readers on their toes." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"It will ensorcell and entertain any who enjoy a feisty protagonist or the conceit of a wish-granting djinni...Berry mixes classic storytelling with modern feminism, as Maeve forges genuine friendships, outsmarts a powerful foe, and matures without losing her edge." -- Booklist
"Small details weave together to create an engaging tapestry that becomes more complex and compelling with every page turn.A nostalgic Dickens and Nesbit mashup.
" -- Kirkus Reviews
"The time-tested premise of three magic wishes foolishly squandered meets a djinni right out of the Thousand and One Nights and a pastiche
late-Victorian London setting in this lively boarding school romp/fantasy/mystery/adventure... " -- Horn Book
"This novel spotlights friendship and an athletic, unconventional heroine...Readers looking for a fantastical romp through Victorian England will be entertained." -- School Library Journal