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Night of the New Magicians
144 pages
A bustling, time-traveling scavenger hunt that celebrates the real-world magic of science and invention.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a bustling, gas-lit time machine where history and fantasy seamlessly intertwine. The pace is brisk and encouraging, perfectly calibrated to pull newly independent readers through a lively scavenger hunt across the 1889 Paris World's Fair. The mood is wondrous and optimistic, trading dark peril for the bright, awe-inspiring thrill of discovery. As the protagonists navigate the crowded, vibrant exhibits, the narrative gently shifts its focus from traditional spellcasting to the profound magic of human ingenuity and scientific progress. With its clear, accessible prose and earnest tone, it delights curious young minds who love solving puzzles, exploring the past, and realizing that the greatest wonders are often real-world inventions.
- Mood
- bustling
- wondrous
- curious
- optimistic
- Tone
- earnest
- educational
- adventurous
- encouraging
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the magic of science · sibling teamwork · historical discovery · human ingenuity
- The writing
- Clear, accessible, and action-oriented, with short sentences designed to build confidence in newly independent readers.
- The arc
- The journey moves from eager anticipation to a bustling, slightly overwhelming search, resolving in a triumphant sense of awe at human invention.
- Who it's for
- Curious early chapter book readers who love a blend of gentle magical fantasy and real-world historical facts.
Content notes
- mild peril
About the book
Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a 100 years ago. There they must find four magicians and give them an urgent message from Merlin himself. When Jack and Annie land in Paris, they make their way to the 1889 World's Fair. Below the Eiffel Tower, built especially for the fair, there are thousands of exhibits from all over the world. But how will Jack and Annie find the magicians in the crowds of people? And who are the magicians anyway? Jack and Annie are about to find out in another adventure filled with history, magic, and amazing surprises!From the Hardcover edition.
Description from Open Library.
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