'A Well-Timed Enchantment' by Vivian Vande Velde follows the story of Deanna, a teenage girl who finds herself on a quest in medieval France after dropping her watch down a magical well. With the help of a cat named Oliver, who has been transformed into a human, Deanna must retrieve her watch within 24 hours to prevent a catastrophic event. The narrative style reflects Vande Velde's signature blend of traditional storytelling and modern sensibility, providing a whimsical and fairy tale-like feel to the plot.
Deanna's journey is filled with humor, absurdity, and unexpected twists as she navigates through challenges and interactions with various characters, including the Fair Folk. While the story borders on the ridiculous at times, the book offers a quick and engaging read that appeals to both younger and older readers, blending elements of fantasy, humor, and a touch of feminist empowerment through Deanna's significant role in the quest.
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It's bad enough that Deanna has to waste her summer in France and her only friend is a mangy black cat, but now she's staring hopelessly into a well, trying to figure out what in the world to wish for.
Before she can make a wish, the cat scratches her, her watch falls into the well, and then . . . so has she! Except that now she's in medieval France, the cat is a handsome young man, and her watch has the power to completely change history.
Maybe a quiet summer would have been nice?
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