Midnight Magic (Scholastic Gold) (Midnight Magic #1)

About this book

Reintroducing a bestselling, magical medieval mystery from Newbery Medalist, Avi!

The release of this delightful page-turning adventure in Scholastic's esteemed Gold paperback line builds anticipation for a thrilling third book in the Midnight Magic trilogy, coming in 2022!

Night after night, a ghost appears in the royal castle of Pergamontio, terrifying the princess. Mangus the Magician doesn't believe in ghosts, but still the King charges him with finding this one and freeing his daughter from its torment. If he can't, Mangus will pay with his life. The magician's only hope is his faithful, street-smart servant boy, Fabrizio, who must solve the mystery of the ghost using logic and reason — and a bit of magic of his own.

Reviews

Praise for Midnight Magic:

* "With snappy dialogue, nonstop action and lavishly embroidered period backdrops, this will please Avi's fans and may well win over some new ones."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The pages fly with intrigue and action." -- The Horn Book

Praise for Murder at Midnight:

"Readers will be glued to this suspenseful, headlong caper from first page to last." -- Kirkus Reviews

"The suspense simmer[s] right through to the end." -- Booklist