Wilhelmina Quigley: Magic School Dropout

by Liese A Sherwood-Fabre

• ISBN10: 1952408261
• ISBN13: 9781952408267
• Publish Date: 25 July 2023
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Little ELM Press
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 210
• Language: English

Reviews

[fanbook]

Do you love witty, plucky, teen-mystery novels? Then you'll love reading "Wilhelmina Quigley: Magic School Dropout". This hilarious children's book is cleverly written by author, Liese Sherwood-Fabre. Wilhelmina is a teen witch (well...half-witch) who is banned from magic school because of her untamed magic. She is sentenced to live with her mother in the Englischer world. This is the ordinary world, untouched and untainted by magic. For young Wilhelmina Quigley, this is a cruel and unjust punishment. The situation is darkened by the fact that she hasn't seen her Englischer mother in 12 years. She is already convinced that her mother doesn't care about her. But with her father missing, and presumed dead, she has no other option but to go live with this strange woman that she feels no familial connection to. While living with her mother in the Englischer world, Wilhelmina quickly senses something awry. She fears that her parents are in danger, and she is the only one capable of unmasking the unknown threat. Can Wilhelmina use her malfunctioning magic powers to save the day, or will she make matters worse? Sorry, no spoilers here. You'll just have to read a copy of the book to find out.

Wilhelmina's character is very humorous and determined. That's a rare combination to successfully pull off, especially for a main character in a children's novel. She's tenacious and has a vibrant can-do attitude. She has a distinct way of rallying others to her side, even when she's clearly the underdog in the story. I recommend this book to both teenagers and adults. It's easy to mentally digest, and the storyline is exciting. It's quite funny actually, so be prepared to laugh. Wilhelmina's can-do spirit is the key element that really wins me over. Also, I'm a sucker for happy endings. Thus, this book is worthy of 5 gold stars. Thanks for the laughter, Mrs. Sherwood-Fabre. Job well done!

[bookfreak]

"Wilhelmina Quigley: Magic School Dropout" is a charming and endearing children's book. Middle schoolers will have a ball of a time reading this book. Wilhelmina (our main character) is what you might call a "walking disaster" whenever she uses her undeveloped magical skills. One unfortunate event leads to another, and she gets kicked out of magic school. She is then sent into the ordinary world to live with her mother. Before long, she discovers that someone dangerous is "lurking in the shadows". This unknown someone is stalking her parents. Our young heroine transforms into an amateur sleuth in an attempt to get to the bottom of this mystery. Despite her "messed up" magic, she will stop at nothing to solve this conundrum and protect the people she loves.  

 

Wilhelmina is a very fascinating character. She's likable, quirky, adorable, and unconventional. She definitely brings a great deal of witticism into the storyline. Her many mishaps, while attempting to maneuver her way into the ordinary world, have me rolling in laughter. She has undertaken the huge responsibility of solving the mystery surrounding her parents. Despite her many setbacks, she persists through them all. This is what I love the most about this book.

 

The sole reason I gave this book 4 stars is because the plot begins to wane briefly, somewhere in between. But overall, I enjoyed the entire reading experience. I especially enjoyed the comical aspects of the book. "Wilhelmina Quigley: Magic School Dropout" is a book that teenagers will love. It is both age and language-appropriate. Liese Sherwood-Fabre does a fantastic job with the character development and world-building within the text. I would love to read more about Wilhelmina's new adventures in the future. 

[lovelyreader]

If you're in the mood to read an exciting children's fantasy novel, well look no further. "Wilhelmina Quigley: Magic School Dropout" is the perfect book to satiate your reading needs. It has a splash of everything, which makes it a solid 5-star children's book. It's a perfect mixture of comedy, fantasy, adventure, mystery, and suspense. Wilhelmina Quigley is the star of this 'show'. She's a fourteen-year-old half-witch. But unlike Sabrina the teenage witch, our little witch-ling is struggling to get her witchy powers under control. One mishap leads to another, and poor Wilhelmina is held responsible for setting her class on fire. The witches' Council isn't too pleased. Tired of Wilhelmina's shenanigans, they seek to dole out a harsh punishment, once and for all. But with her grandmother's intervention, she is banished into the regular world, where her non-magical mother resides.  

 

This isn't your regular teenage witch novel, though. Oh, no, no, no. It's much more complicated than that. You see, Wilhelmina's mother is acting strangely, and Wilhelmina intends to figure out why. Additionally, her father, who is believed to be dead, may not actually be deceased after all. She sets out to investigate these strange phenomenona. In fact, there's a series of strange, unexplainable occurrences happening around her. Will our young Nancy Drew, I mean, Wilhelmina Quigley ever uncover the truth regarding her father's disappearance? How do these strange events all connect? And who exactly is the mastermind behind it all? Trust me, you're going to want to find out. I appreciate Liese Sherwood-Fabre's writing style. She is able to effectively bring life to Wilhelmina's character, and then build a realistic world around her. Her writing is very descriptive, but not overly complex or wordy. She says what needs to be said, exactly when it needs saying. Her writing is precise, and impeccably so. If you like children's fantasy novels, with a bit of mystery in between, then this book is worth the read.