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Fun middle grade book, a magical urban fantasy. The similarities to Harry Potter are unmistakable, but the characters are fun and the plot is fast moving for young readers.
Amari is invited to supernatural school and wants to find out more about her brother Quinton’s disappearance. She does not fit in in part because of her family’s economic struggles.
Amari is invited to supernatural school and wants to find out more about her brother Quinton’s disappearance. She does not fit in in part because of her family’s economic struggles.
4.5*. Very fun, with many initial parallels to Harry Potter, both in storyline but also with a similar wonderful creativity and magical imagination. Some interesting twists, too. This was easy to read and the story never got bogged down. I will be interested to read about Amari’s next adventure.
This book was well done. I do have to say there were definite parallels to the Harry Potter series. Sorting hat v badges, supernatural world v wizarding world being hidden, etc. In the end, I felt the author may have borrowed some similar concepts, but it stood well enough on its own. I think the fantasy and adventure will appeal to readers who enjoyed Harry Potter.
Amari is a strong female heroine who things for herself and just wants to be accepted for who she is. She is persistent in trying to ...more
Amari is a strong female heroine who things for herself and just wants to be accepted for who she is. She is persistent in trying to ...more
From Amazon: Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good.
So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet, containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she’s certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton—if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairie ...more
So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet, containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she’s certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton—if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairie ...more
Black female protagonist finds out she’s magic. So good! Harry Potter readalike. Grades4+
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