Article Title
Keywords
Outstanding, Young Adult, Garth Nix, Emerald, Magic, Sorcery, Disguise, Regency
Document Type
Book Review
Abstract
Truthful Newington looks forward to her 21st birthday. She’ll be taken to London to dance at balls and receive gentlemen callers. Along with coming out into society, she’ll finally be given the emerald, her family’s most prized possession known for its magical properties. The eve of her birthday approaches, and her father pulls out the gem for a viewing when a storm hits, the lights go out, and the emerald is stolen. Truthful is thrown into an adventure in pursuit of the emerald involving disguise, finding true love, and discovering herself.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Burr, Sydnee
(2015)
"Newt's Emerald,"
Children's Book and Media Review: Vol. 36:
Iss.
7, Article 42.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cbmr/vol36/iss7/42