A Season Most Unfair

Perfect for fans of The Beatryce Prophecy and Catherine, Called Birdy, this "spirited" (Booklist) historical middle grade coming-of-age story set in medieval times follows a strong-minded girl determined to prove she's just as good a candlemaker as any boy.

Scholastica, or "Tick," has grown up helping her father make candles in his shop. The experience has its ups and downs-while constantly smelling like tallow makes it hard for Tick to keep friends, stray cats love her. Still, she delights ...