Midnight Magic - Hardcover

Avi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0590360353 ISBN 13: 9780590360357

Publisher: Scholastic Press, 1999

Synopsis

A mystical adventure set in 1491 Italy follows Mangus the Magician as he attempts to rescue a princess from a horrifying ghost, but unfortunately, Mangus doesn't believe in ghosts or magic, until his servant boy Fabrizio, the princess's secret friend, vows to prove that the ghost is real. 25,000 first printing.

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Review:

A 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.

This thrilling tale of intrigue and mystery could be written by none other than Avi. Versatile author of over three dozen books for young people in many genres, including the Newbery Honor historical novel The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Avi creates compelling adventure that very few can resist. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter

From the Back Cover:

Under house arrest for confessing to being a magician, Mangus is summoned by the king to free his daughter, Princess Teresina, from the torment of a terrifying ghost. If Mangus cannot free her, it means certain death. But Mangus doesn't believe in ghosts — he doesn't even believe in magic! His servant boy, Fabrizio, is a secret friend of the princess, and is determined to prove that the ghost is real.

About this edition

• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0590360353
• ISBN 13: 9780590360357
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256