Antonia may not be the most powerful wizard the world has ever seen, but she’s worked hard to win her place as apprentice to renowned sorcerer Master Betrys. Unfortunately, even her best dancing turnip charm might not be enough when Moppe the scullery maid turns out to be a magical prodigy. Now that Betrys has taken Moppe on as a second apprentice, Antonia’s path to wizarding just got a bit more complicated.
But when Betrys is accused of treason, Antonia and Moppe are forced to go on the run. To prove their master’s innocence — and their own — the rivals must become allies. As their island province teeters on the brink of rebellion, they’ll face ancient spells, vengeful mermaids, enchanted turnips, voice-stealing forests, and one insatiable sea monster. In this cinematic middle grade fantasy in the tradition of Kiki’s Delivery Service and The School for Good and Evil, a young wizard’s apprentice discovers that the best magic is not the biggest or the brightest, but the magic unique to you.
"Surviving the Forest of Silent Fears, outwitting the voice-stealing Speakthief, and deposing a warmongering mermaid, Antonia and Moppe recover the lost crown only to face a shocking betrayal, testing their newly forged friendship. Antonia’s lively first-person narration lends immediacy and suspense to this compelling, complex adventure.... Clever, fast-paced fantasy punctuated with surprising twists and plenty of girl power." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Deva Fagan |
ISBN | 1534439056 |
Publication Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
Publisher | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |