The Perilous Journey of the Much-Too-Spontaneous Girl

Gr 7–10—Lady Marguerite is back and as headstrong as ever in this sequel to The Perilous Journey of the Not-So-Innocuous Girl. A year has passed, and the heroine is one of the best in her class at flight school. Her handsome suitor, Jacques, is an instructor and remains determined to marry 17-year-old Marguerite. However, she is through having men rule her life and make important decisions for her. The teen is bound to make her own life choices. When Jacques is called to commandeer a mission aboard a dirigible, the Renegade, Marguerite maneuvers her way onto the ship. She doesn't care how dangerous hunting pirates may be or that Jacques has forbidden her to be a part of the crew. So begin a heart-pounding series of adventures that end up with her in more trouble than she bargained for. Fans of the first book will be thrilled with the Lady's new schemes, while newcomers can jump right in without missing a beat. Marguerite stays true to her independent nature, giving readers another complex female protagonist to admire. The love story is woven throughout the tale without overwhelming it, leaving the focus on Marguerite and her escapades.