Burglars and Bluestockings

By Julie Berry

Part of the Wishes and Wellingtons series

Magic and danger collide as Maeve faces thieves and tough choices about her djinni's future.

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368 pages

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Maeve Merritt, a spirited girl in 1897, dreams of freedom and adventure. Discovering women at Oxford inspires her, but thieves threaten her magical djinni, Mermeros. With charmed mirrors in hand, Maeve must decide if keeping her wishes is worth the peril. Can she outsmart the burglars and embrace a future of her own making, or will she sacrifice magic for safety? Dive into a world where courage and magic intertwine, and every choice could change Maeve's destiny.

From the publisher

The third book in New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Julie Berry’s magically adventurous Wishes and Wellingtons series, in which Maeve Merritt and her friends encounter charmed mirrors, meddling thieves, and a lady scholar who doesn’t (yet!) believe in magic.Maeve Merritt knows all about magic. After all, she found Mermeros the djinni in a sardine can! But not even magic can give her the freedom to do the daring things she wants to do in her life–things not allowed for girls in 1897. When Maeve and her friend Alice take a summer field trip to Oxford, though, they’re amazed to see women as college students and even playing sports!But just when it seems like her dreams might one day come true, thieves looking to steal Mermeros put Maeve and her friends in danger. With the help of two charmed silver mirrors, Maeve can outwit almost any burglar, but she knows magic will continue to cause her trouble at every turn. What if it’s time to give up her djnnni once and for all? Is Maeve ready to throw away all her wishes?The perfect book for: Anyone searching for middle grade booksParents, teachers, or librarians looking for kids books ages 8 to 10Young fantasy readers ages 8-11Fans of historical fantasyEmpowering young girls

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