Kitty Guthrie is a youngster with a lot to prove–don’t we all? Even with babysitting, volunteering, and homework, she’s also planning her junior high school’s first Homecoming Dance. And on top of that? She’s learning magic! But when a spell goes haywire, Kitty needs quick help from cocky Mage Will Cavanaugh before anyone learns about her mistake! With all of these balls to juggle, one is sure to drop, and someone will have to face the music.
Personable and sometimes exasperating Junior High kids give this book lots of energy and personality. The principles of magic mentioned in the title are complex and intriguing, with some features I've never encountered in fantasy fiction before. If you're thirteen-ish, you should enjoy this debut novel from a creative author.