Books with author virginia burton

... "As she closed the door, she caught a glimpse of herself in the full-length mirror and saw a young lady where a little girl had always been."Just Maagy Book 1 in the Maagy Series sets the stage for the journey to come for Princess Melania Abigail Alice Grace as she matures into womanhood. Princess Maagy destroys her own bedroom on her thirteenth birthday because there is no spumoni ice cream for breakfast. Her day only gets worse with a food fight at her party. Her exasperated father King Henry knows he needs help. He takes her on an early morning journey to Whitmore Estate, Summer Castle, where an elderly couple with a somewhat mysterious past, Grandpa Kris and Grandma Polly, assists him with her education, as she must take her mother's crown in five years. She is suddenly thrust into a summit meeting with her father and the leaders of the known world where her impulsive behavior threatens war. However, her innate negotiating skills avert disaster and collect valuable information for the allies. While exploring the enormous Whitmore Castle and meeting odd creatures along the way, Maagy sees an ancient portrait of a warrior woman with whom she bears a striking resemblance. Her curiosity as to the woman's identity consumes her. Locked doors confound her. Bladed weapons fascinate her. Follow her journey of exploration, missteps, temper tantrums, lies, and consequences, as her adventurous nature and insatiable curiosity lead her toward maturity and a life profoundly changed by her experiences. This is not a novel for speed reading. Every chapter is a carefully planned clue. Pivotal characters are introduced and hints toward future conflicts are woven into this seemingly innocent tale of an impetuous little princess and her elderly father. Foreshadowing of her mysterious heritage and complicated future is strategically placed within the pages of adolescent exploration and budding romance. Dark secrets surrounding Maagy's mother begin to fester deep anger. Her story continues in the seven-book Maagy Series with Krispen Book 2....