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Murder at Midnight
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Murder at Midnight
by Avi AviA plot to overthrow King Claudio is brewing in the Kingdom of Pergamontio. Scholarly Mangus the magician - along with his street-smart and faithful new servant boy, Fabrizio - have been marked as easy scapegoats for the traitor lurking within the king's court. Together, these two unlikely partners must gather clues to solve the mystery and prove their innocence before the stroke of midnight. . . or face death! Intricate plotting, surprise twists, and lively prose make for another suspenseful pa
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Hardcover Book | Grades 3-7
Grades 3-7 $17.99
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Midnight Magic
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Midnight Magic
by AviA nervous king, an exasperatingly playful princess, a diabolical count, an oddly ubiquitous kitchen boy, a magician who doesn't believe in magic, and a servant who knows far too much for his own good. When this motley crew embarks on a medieval ghost hunt, destiny throws plenty of twists and turns their way. Fabrizio, meddlesome but loyal servant of Mangus the ex-magician, feels horribly guilty. Though forbidden to do so, he secretly continues to practice sleights of hand and metaphysics. Casting his tarot cards one stormy night, Fabrizio fears he has unleashed terrible powers that will determine his master's fate. Sure enough, moments later, Mangus and Fabrizio are summoned to the court of the king, who expects Mangus to use his recently outlawed mystical ability to rid his daughter of a ghost that haunts her. The plot is soon thick as oatmeal, with threats of death or promises of reward behind every hidden corner.
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books;paperbacks | Ages 9-12
Ages 9-12 $6.99
Interest Level:
6-8
Lexile Framework:
780L
Grade Level Equivalent:
6.1
Guided Reading Level:
W
Age:
11-13
Genre:
Adventure, Historical Fiction
Subject:
Middle Ages, Courage and Honor, Friends and Friendship, Social Issues and Conditions
In fourteenth-century England a nameless thirteen-year-old peasant boy, who thought he had little to lose, finds himself with even less. Accused of a crime he did not commit, he has been declared a "wolf's head," meaning that anyone can kill him on sight. "Asta's son" learns from the village priest that his Christian name is Crispin and that his parents' origins — and fates — might be more complex than he ever imagined. To remain alive the boy must flee his tiny village — the only world he's ever known — taking with him his mother's cross of lead.
An action-packed narrative follows his frantic flight across 14th-century England. Reader may not realize that they're learning about England's peasant revolt of 1381 until they're hooked on this great story!
"A superb combination of mystery, historical fiction...Breathlessly paced, beautifully written, and filled with details of life in the Middle Ages, this compelling novel is one of Avi's finest." — Book Report
A Newbery Medal Winner
A New York Times Bestseller
