''Magic Lessons'' is the second installment in
Justine Larbalestier
Justine Larbalestier ( )' (born 23 September 1967) is an Australian writer of young adult fiction best known for her 2009 novel, ''Liar''.
Personal life
Larbalestier was born and raised in Sydney. She now alternates residence between Sydney ...
's ''Magic or Madness'' trilogy. It was released in 2006.
Plot summary
When a golem pulls Reason into New York, she calls Danny Galeano, Jay-Tee's eighteen-year-old brother, for help. Danny allows Reason to stay with him while she tries to trace the golem, although her feelings for him grow until she eventually sleeps with him, despite Danny continually saying that it is not right. Meanwhile, Jay-Tee nearly dies while running, and Tom is forced to give her some of his magic.
Reason, who is 15 finds out that she's pregnant with Danny's baby and is happy, because her own mother was pregnant with Reason at 15.
Awards
The sequel, ''Magic Lessons'', was shortlisted for an
Aurealis Award
The Aurealis Award for Excellence in Speculative Fiction is an annual literary award for Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror fiction. Only Australians are eligible for the award.
History
The Aurealis Award was established in 1995 ...
for
best young adult novel as well as a ''
Locus
Locus (plural loci) is Latin for "place". It may refer to:
Entertainment
* Locus (comics), a Marvel Comics mutant villainess, a member of the Mutant Liberation Front
* ''Locus'' (magazine), science fiction and fantasy magazine
** ''Locus Award ...
'' award. It was a best book of the year selection for Inside a Dog and the CCBC Choices List, as well as making the 2006 ''Locus'' Recommended Reading List.
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References
External links
* https://web.archive.org/web/20070606223133/http://www.justinelarbalestier.com/Magic/index.htm
2006 Australian novels
Australian fantasy novels
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