Something close to magic
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York, New York : Atheneum, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Diviision., [2023].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
366 pages ; 22 cm
Rating:
Ages 12 and Up.
Status:
Description
A baker’s apprentice reluctantly embarks on an adventure full of magic, new friendships, and a prince in distress in this “appealingly breezy” (Kirkus Reviews) and “deftly written” (School Library Journal, starred review) young adult fantasy that’s perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Gail Carson Levine.
It’s not all sugar and spice at Basil’s Bakery, where seventeen-year-old Aurelie is an overworked, underappreciated apprentice. Still, the job offers stability, which no-nonsense Aurelie values highly, so she keeps her head down and doesn’t dare to dream big—until a stranger walks in and hands her a set of Seeking stones. In a country where Seeking was old-fashioned even before magic went out of style, it’s a rare skill, but Aurelie has it.
The stranger, who turns out to be a remarkably bothersome bounty hunter named Iliana, asks for Aurelie’s help rescuing someone from the dangerous Underwood—which sounds suspiciously like an adventure. When the someone turns out to be Prince Hapless, the charming-but-aptly-named prince, Aurelie’s careful life is upended. Suddenly, she finds herself on a quest filled with magic portals, a troll older than many trees (and a few rocks), and dangerous palace intrigue.
Even more dangerous are the feelings she’s starting to have for Hapless. The more time Aurelie spends with him, the less she can stand the thought of going back to her solitary but dependable life at the bakery. Must she choose between losing her apprenticeship—or her heart?
It’s not all sugar and spice at Basil’s Bakery, where seventeen-year-old Aurelie is an overworked, underappreciated apprentice. Still, the job offers stability, which no-nonsense Aurelie values highly, so she keeps her head down and doesn’t dare to dream big—until a stranger walks in and hands her a set of Seeking stones. In a country where Seeking was old-fashioned even before magic went out of style, it’s a rare skill, but Aurelie has it.
The stranger, who turns out to be a remarkably bothersome bounty hunter named Iliana, asks for Aurelie’s help rescuing someone from the dangerous Underwood—which sounds suspiciously like an adventure. When the someone turns out to be Prince Hapless, the charming-but-aptly-named prince, Aurelie’s careful life is upended. Suddenly, she finds herself on a quest filled with magic portals, a troll older than many trees (and a few rocks), and dangerous palace intrigue.
Even more dangerous are the feelings she’s starting to have for Hapless. The more time Aurelie spends with him, the less she can stand the thought of going back to her solitary but dependable life at the bakery. Must she choose between losing her apprenticeship—or her heart?
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Iron River Young Adult Fiction
YA MIL
Available
Dec 19, 2023
Superior Young Adult Fiction
YA FIC Mills
Available
Feb 3, 2024
Washburn Young Adult Fiction
YA FIC MIL
Available
Jan 17, 2024
Webster Young Adult Fiction
YA FIC MIL HC
Available
Nov 6, 2023
Subjects
LC Subjects
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781665926911, 1665926910, 9781665939669, 1665939664
Notes
Description
Aurelie is an overworked, under-appreciated apprentice at Basil's Bakery. She values the stability the job offers, so she keeps her head down and doesn't dare to dream big-- until a stranger walks in and hands her a set of Seeking stones. In a country where Seeking was old-fashioned even before magic went out of style, it is a rare skill, but Aurelie has it. The bounty hunter, Iliana, needs help rescuing someone from the dangerous Underwood. Now Aurelie is on a quest to rescue Prince Hapless, on a quest filled with magic portals, a troll older than the trees, dangerous palace intrigue-- and the feelings she is having for Hapless. -- adapted from jacket.
Target Audience
Ages 12 and Up.,Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Mills, E. (2023). Something close to magic. First edition. New York, New York, Atheneum, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Diviision.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Mills, Emma, 1989-. 2023. Something Close to Magic. New York, New York, Atheneum, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Diviision.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Mills, Emma, 1989-, Something Close to Magic. New York, New York, Atheneum, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Diviision, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Mills, Emma. Something Close to Magic. First edition. New York, New York, Atheneum, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Diviision, 2023.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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