"The plot thickens as an attempted burglary and even more dangerous misfortunes force Kim to call upon all her street smarts and magical education. No doubt the charm, humor, and intelligence of Wrede's writing will continue to enthrall." --Publishers Weekly

Happy in her new life as an apprentice to the powerful.magician Mairelon, 16-year-old Kim is horrified when a nosy relative determines to turn Kim--a former street urchin--into.., a lady! But real trouble begins when several wizards of Kim"s acquaintance disappear. Then Mairelon"s magic disappears!It"s up to Kim to unravel the mystery. And to do that she will have to return to her old life back in the dark and dirty streets of London.

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24