Venturess (Betsy Cornwell)

Author Biography

Betsy Cornwell has written four YA fantasy novels, served as columnist and editor at Teen Ink, and taught multiple subjects at Notre Dame. She currently lives in Ireland.

Published By: Clarion Books

Year: 2017

ISBN: 9780544319271

Reading Level: Grades 8 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

After her Cinderella-like rise to success, steampunk inventor Nick is called upon to defend the magical race of Fey from oppression and slaughter. But whose lives will be most transformed by her journey: the Fey’s, or her own?

Mechanica (Betsy Cornwell)

Author Biography

Betsy Cornwell has written two YA fantasy novels, served as columnist and editor at Teen Ink, and taught multiple subjects at Notre Dame. She currently lives in Ireland.

Published By: Clarion Books

Year: 2015

ISBN: 978-0-547-92771-8

Reading Level: Grades 8 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

In this steampunk “Cinderella” retelling, mistreated stepdaughter Nick secretly hones her mechanical skills in her mother’s workshop. With the help of good friends and a little magic, will she invent her own happily ever after?