Wrapped by jennifer bradbury an adventurous debutante refuses to settle for societys expectationsand unleashes international intrigue and possibly an. On the eve of her debut in 1815 london, agnes wilkins attends a decidedly singular social event on the. I actually had to pause on the second page to read a line out loud at a friend. And wrapped certainly managed to infuse the setting and theme of egypt whilst still being in london, england.
Oct 18, 2015 jennifer bradbury is the author of the middle grade novel river runs deep and of several critically acclaimed young adult novels. An adventurous debutante refuses to settle for societys expectations. Maybe you think she is a young egyptologist who has. Agnes wilkins is standing in front of an egyptian mummy, about to make the first cut into the wrappingsabout to unlock ancient and notsoancient history. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Wrapped ebook by jennifer bradbury official publisher. Jennifer bradburys debut novel, shift, was named an ala best book for young adults, and bookpage raved about her second novel, wrapped, calling it pride and prejudice meets the young indiana jones chronicles. Wrapped by jennifer bradbury author elissa steele narrator. Her quick wits are her best protection, and romance with a young egyptologist is just one step away. An adventurous debutante refuses to settle for societys expectationsand. Author interview jennifer bradbury, author of a moment. Seventeenyearold debutante agnes wilkins should probably be focusing on preparing herself for marriage, but the call of adventure is just a bit too strong. Wrapped wrapped, book 1 by jennifer bradbury book cover, description, publication history.
Does this not sound like the most perfect combination of awesome things. Wrapped wrapped, book 1 by jennifer bradbury fantastic fiction. Jennifer bradbury, wrapped certain things between friends are said not because you dont know them, but because you need the other person just to say them. Wrapped provides a mixture of regency fiction, egyptology and a suspense novel. Maybe you think this girl is wearing a pith helmet with antique dust. Im a big fan of ancient egypt stories whether it be films, documentaries or books set around egypt. Wrapped by jennifer bradbury and publisher atheneum books for young readers.
Bradbury weaves egyptology, napoleonic conquest and a flirtation with the supernatural into a spy thriller that is a marked departure from her 2008 debut, shift. Shift is the first novel written by jennifer bradbury, a highschool english instructor from burlington, washington. From the moment i started this book, i knew i would love it. Find the complete wrapped book series by jennifer bradbury. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about wrapped by jennifer bradbury. Jennifer bradbury states in the authors note that she wrote this book to combine my loves for the regency period, egyptian mythology and history, and stories featuring spies and secret agents. Jennifer bradbury biography jennifer bradbury is the author of a moment comes, wrapped, and her debut novel, shift. May 17, 2011 i was sold with bradburys beautiful descriptions and the many austen references throughout the book.
When she pockets the trinket she finds among the linens at her neighbors mummyunwrapping party, she unwittingly sets off a series of catastrophes will that include burglaries. The story is steeped in the historical details of the period, even as the authors note outlines the liberties taken with the timeline. Aug 12, 20 wrapped by jennifer bradbury august 12, 20 susielmnop adventure, historical fiction, mystery, relationships, suspense leave a comment remember a few weeks ago when i posted about the book the egypt game. Sadly, the predictability of the plot and the forced natures of every character, turned the book into a train wreck of a mystery. May 23, 2011 its pride and prejudice meets the young indiana jones chronicles. Wrapped book by jennifer bradbury official publisher. Jennifer bradbury is the author of the critically acclaimed and awardwinning ya novel shift. Buy a cheap copy of wrapped book by jennifer bradbury. Get wrapped up in this richly atmospheric novel about mummies, curses. Click to read more about wrapped by jennifer bradbury.
A spy in the house at a tea party with marissa doyles bewitching season and a couple of r. She sees herself wearing a pith helmet with antique dust swirling around her. Jennifer bradbury is a master a crafting beautiful descriptions. River runs deep book by jennifer bradbury official. Her experiences there helped provide the inspiration for her new book, a moment. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Shift was picked as an ala and a school library journal best book for young adults and is also on numerous state reading lists. Jennifer bradbury is the author of the middle grade novel river runs deep and of several critically acclaimed young adult novels. In 1815, multilingual agnes wilkins would much rather be traveling the world on archaeological adventures than preparing to make her debut to london society. Jennifer bradbury, wrapped far more important than your actual ability is what those who follow you believe you can do. Wrapped by jennifer bradbury overview agnes wilkins is standing in front of an egyptian mummy, about to make the first cut into the wrappings, about to unlock ancient and notsoancient history. Agnes wilkins is standing in front of an egyptian mummy, about to make the first cut into the wrappings, about to unlock ancient and notsoancient history. Maybe you think she is a young egyptologist who has arrived in cairo on camelback.
Wrapped is a perfect title for this book, but another good one might have been pride and prejudice and mummies. Buy wrapped book online at best prices in india on. May 23, 2011 wrapped keeps readers on their toes with the story of a crafty young woman who finds love both nauseating and romantic, and who finds a brandnew destiny in an irresistible mystery. Agnes wilkins dreams of wild adventures that are beyond the reach of a 17yearold london debutante in 1815. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. May 19, 20 shes supposed to be making an impression on the highlydesirable gentleman who is hosting the event. It really fits into the title again and the main theme of the book being wrapped into. Be sure to add a mummy as the tables centerpiece, and youre in business with jennifer bradbury s new outing. Get wrapped up in this richly atmospheric novel about mummies, curses, and spies.
Download read wrapped 2011 by jennifer bradbury in pdf. Maybe you think this girl is wearing a pith helmet with antique dust swirling around her. An 1815 parlor diversion leads to a fizzy, frothy caper. Jennifer bradbury is the author of a moment comes, wrapped, and her debut novel, shift. Written by jennifer bradbury, audiobook narrated by elissa steele. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading wrapped. Ancient mysteries and intriguing history in one romantic read. Agnes wilkins is standing in front of an egyptian mummy, about to make the. If you liked any of the books i listed above, let alone stephanie burgiss kat, incorrigible, youll probably enjoy bradburys novel. Soon she stands at the center of international intrigue involving espionage, codes, and emperor napoleon.
Wrapped book by jennifer bradbury official publisher page. Jennifer bradbury, shift far more important than your actual ability is what those who follow you believe you can do. Sep, 2011 listen to wrapped audiobook by jennifer bradbury. Wrapped is fairly predictable, a lighthearted adventure, a mystery and a spy story. May 22, 2012 jennifer bradbury is the author of the middle grade novel river runs deep and of several critically acclaimed young adult novels. Buy wrapped book online at low prices in india wrapped. Mystery, historical, regency, young adult publisher. Jennifer bradbury is an english teacher living in burlington, washington. Agnes is a regency debutante with an inquisitive mind, a nose for trouble and some notinsignificant feminist objections to the process of finding a husband. Well written, almost too exciting to be historically accurate but really this was more of a suspension of disbelief historical fiction book, bordering on fantasy this was fun and exciting the way that y. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Wrapped by jennifer bradbury penguin random house audio.
In 2005 bradbury lived in india, where she participated in a fulbright teaching exchange. Wrapped by jennifer bradbury pdf free download ebook. There is a touch of romance, not to mention a hint of the paranormal. My one quibble with wrapped was that the ending seemed just a little too neatly wrapped. The dress wrapped itself around me in tucks and folds of silk the color of cream as it stands on top of a cup of tea, waiting to be stirred in. Jennifer bradbury, wrapped whatever you are in private matters less than what you are in public, though to have mastery over both arenas is preferable. An adventurous debutante refuses to settle for societys expectationsand unleashes international intrigue and possibly an ancient curse along the way. Jennifer bradbury author jennifer bradbury is the author of the middle grade novel river runs deep and of several critically acclaimed young adult novels. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Wrapped by jennifer bradbury overdrive rakuten overdrive. On the eve of her debut in 1815 london, agnes wilkins attends a decidedly singular social event on the london scenea mummy unwrapping. Buy wrapped playaway young adult unabridged by jennifer bradbury, elissa steele isbn. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series.
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