CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2009
"MacLean's lively characters, however improbable, provide a fun and unrestrained take on a buttoned-up era, and readers who choose to give themselves up to the tale will enjoy it. (Mystery/historical fiction. 12 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2009
"While Theresa's naïve and headstrong pursuit of her father's murderer tests credibility, she's a gutsy, sympathetic heroine who remains true to her friends, in a fast-paced historical adventure that offers a hint of romance. (Historical fiction. 12-16)"
A 15-year-old living in 18th-century Vienna finds herself entwined in political intrigue when she boldly investigates her father's puzzling murder.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2008
"Gardner's heightened prose rarely falters, and teen readers will eat it up. (Fantasy. 12+)"
Although clearly reveling in the trappings of melodrama, Gardner keep tight control over this lush tale of magic, betrayal and Revolution.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2008
"Fans of historical mysteries will find this a page-turner. (Fiction. 12-15)"
In her debut, Doyle offers a heart-throbbing romance full of magic and royal-court intrigue.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2003
"Although Miranda and Sir Hilary exist mainly to be villainous, and the remaining characters serve mainly as plot devices or running jokes, this clever romp will appeal to fans of Regency romance and light fantasy. (Fantasy. YA)"
