The Gilded Girl

The Gilded Girl
Alyssa Colman
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Paperback
h208 x 135mm - 368pg
5 Apr 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781250820532
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Heartfelt, fast-paced, and utterly absorbing, The Gilded Girl is Alyssa Colman' s sparkling debut novel about determination, spirit, and the magic of friendship. Any child can spark magic, but only the elite are allowed to kindle it. Those denied access to the secrets of the kindling ritual will see their magic snuffed out before their thirteenth birthday. Miss Posterity' s Academy for Practical Magic is the best kindling school in New York City--and wealthy twelve-year-old Emma Harris is accustomed to the best. But when her father dies, leaving her penniless, Emma is reduced to working off her debts to Miss Posterity alongside Izzy, a daring servant girl who refuses to let her magic be snuffed out, even if society dictates she must. Emma and Izzy reluctantly form a pact: If Izzy teaches Emma how to survive as a servant, Emma will reveal to Izzy what she knows about magic. Along the way, they encounter quizzes that literally pop, shy libraries, and talking cats (that is, house dragons). But when another student' s kindling goes horribly wrong, revealing the fiery dangers of magic, Emma and Izzy must set aside their differences or risk their magic being snuffed out forever. Heartfelt, fast-paced, and utterly absorbing, The Gilded Girl is Alyssa Colman' s sparkling debut novel about determination, spirit, and the magic of friendship.
"Sweet and magical. Will kindle the imagination!" --Melissa de la Cruz, author of The Descendants series"When I turned the last page, the first word that came to mind was wow, followed quickly by fabulous, fresh, fast-paced and fun. This book is pure magic. "--Barbara O' Connor, New York Times-bestselling author of Wish "An irresistible story that celebrates the magic of friendship, kids' power to change the world, and the benefits of having an excellent cat on your side. Timely, engrossing, and delightful. " --Anne Ursu, author of The Lost Girl "The Gilded Girl is a spellbinding adventure through turn-of-the-century New York City complete with house dragons, disappearing rooms, and magic that longs to burn free. This charming, magical story about trust, hope, equality, and the active pursuit of systemic change feels perfectly relevant right now. " --Josephine Cameron, author of Maybe a Mermaid and A Dog-Friendly Town
Alyssa Colman won the 2013 Primary Stages ESPA new play competition and was a semifinalist at the Eugene O' Neill Theater Center National Playwrights Conference. She has participated as both a mentee and mentor in the Author Mentor Match program and is a member of SCBWI. Alyssa now lives in Los Angeles, where she enjoys making a mess in her kitchen and hiking with her family.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781250820532
Published: 5 Apr 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 208mm
Width: 135mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 368

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