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Life is rough for Meggy Swann. Her useless legs make her a target for ridicule. Worse, her mother (who doesn’t want her) has sent her to London to live with her father (who also doesn’t want her). Oh yeah. And Meggy’s a girl living in the 16th Century—we’d call that strike three for this heroine. But like Karen Cushman’s other protagonists, Meggy proves herself plucky enough to rise above her difficulties. She makes friends with a group of players, learns to navigate London’s bustling streets, and discovers a gift or two she didn’t know she possessed. And though Meggy’s success at thwarting a royal murder plot seems a little far-fetched, overall this story about transformations is an engaging and lively read that old (and new!) Cushman fans alike will enjoy.
Genre: Fiction (Tween)
Jenny’s rating (out of 5 stars): 4
You’ll like this book if: You like lively historical fiction with a touch of intrigue.
You won’t like this book if: A protagonist who starts out whiny (but who turns out plucky) doesn’t appeal.
