To Visit the Queen facts for kids
First Printing
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| Author | Diane Duane |
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| Cover artist | Bob Goldstrom |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Wizardry series |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Published | 1998 (Aspect) |
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| Pages | 368 |
| ISBN | 0-446-67318-8 |
| OCLC | 39533851 |
| 813/.54 21 | |
| LC Class | PS3554.U233 T6 1999 |
| Preceded by | The Book of Night with Moon |
| Followed by | The Big Meow |
To Visit the Queen is a fantasy novel written by Diane Duane. It was published in 1998. In the UK, it was called On Her Majesty's Wizardly Service. This book mixes magic with a cool style called steampunk. It's about brave wizard cats who try to stop an evil force from creating dangerous weapons in Victorian times.
Contents
About To Visit the Queen
What's the Story About?
To Visit the Queen takes place in Victorian Britain. This was a time when Queen Victoria ruled. The story mixes magic with technology from that era. This mix is known as steampunk. Imagine a world where steam-powered machines are super advanced!
In this book, an evil force called the Lone Power tries to cause trouble. It wants to help people invent very powerful and dangerous weapons. These weapons are like early versions of nuclear weapons. If they are created, they could cause huge problems for the world.
Luckily, there are special wizard cats in the story. They are part of a secret group of wizards. These brave feline adventurers must work together. Their mission is to stop the Lone Power. They need to prevent these dangerous weapons from being made. They also need to save the day and keep the world safe.
Who Wrote This Book?
The author of To Visit the Queen is Diane Duane. She is known for writing many fantasy books. This novel is a sequel to another one of her books, The Book of Night with Moon, which came out in 1997.
What Did People Think of It?
When the book was released, many people shared their thoughts. Publishers Weekly liked the book a lot. They said it had a great mix of magic, adventure, and humor. They also mentioned that even if you don't usually like stories about animals, you would enjoy this "purr of a tale."
Kirkus Reviews had a slightly different opinion. They felt the book started a bit slowly. They also thought some parts had too many details. However, they agreed that the book was made for young adult readers, which means kids around 12-15 years old.
