SOLVED. Middle Grade Medieval Fantasy. Knights, guards in castle, princess, a scroll. Cover: wizard in cloak with stars & moons is going up a back staircase with lit candle on tray. [s]

[michelle-belle]

I’m looking for a book with this cover. It takes place in a castle. The time period is sometime medieval. I remember there being knights, guards in the castle, a princess. There is a scroll.
This was one of the choices of books I could read for summer reading, I did a report on it in 3rd grade. I remember it being by an author who had a lot of books and he was sort of classified as a sophisticated writer.
Thank you so much if you’re the one who knows what this book is!

[Tab]

How many years ago did you read this book?
Part of a series?
Was the main character a boy or a girl?

[Kris]

michelle-belle, around what year did you read this book? A range of years is fine (e.g., 1970s, 1980s, 1990s). This will help narrow down the search.

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[michelle-belle]

Emilie wrote: "This could be a long shot, but I’m gonna recommend you look at Midnight Magic by Avi."

Sending you a virtual hug because YES, it IS Midnight Magic! Every time I've thought about it across the years and tried to search it and never could find it, I am super grateful that it came to you. Not a long shot at all!

In my mind I blended the two covers together a little bit but all the imagery was there, which is fascinating. I'm excited to read it again. Thank you sm.

*SOLVED*!

[Kris]

Glad you found your book, michelle-belle. Here's the link for Emilie's find - Midnight Magic by Avi.