This sparkling debut middle-grade fantasy, set in Gilded Age New York City, follows two girls at an elite magical boarding school who form an unlikely friendship to save magic.
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 messes in her kitchen and hiking with her family. alyssacolman.com
"Holds a lot of appeal for magic-loving readers. . .Fast-paced and warmhearted with a satisfying conclusion." --Kirkus Reviews "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
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
