Murder At Midnight

Avi

ISBN 10: 0545160901 ISBN 13: 9780545160902

Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books, 2010

Synopsis

Newbery Medalist and master storyteller Avi returns to Scholastic with a tantalizing prequel to his bestselling medieval mystery MIDNIGHT MAGIC.

FORMAT: 4 CDs, Unabridged
NARRATOR: Jeff Woodman

A plot to overthrow King Claudio is brewing in the Kingdom of Pergamontio. Scholarly Mangus the magician -- along with his street-smart and faithful new servant boy, Fabrizio -- have been marked as easy scapegoats for the traitor lurking within the king's court. Together, these two unlikely partners must gather clues to solve the mystery and prove their innocence before the stroke of midnight. . . or face death!

Intricate plotting, surprise twists, and lively prose make for another suspenseful page-turner that stands alone or sets the stage for MIDNIGHT MAGIC!

About this title

About the Author:

Avi's work spans nearly every genre and has received nearly every major prize, including the Newbery Medal for Crispin: The Cross of Lead and Newbery Honors for Nothing But the Truth and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. Avi lives in Colorado. You can learn more about him online at avi-writer.com.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 4-7–Avi transports listeners to Renaissance Italy in this companion story (2009) to Midnight Magic (2009, both Scholastic). Fabrizio, the ten-year-old servant of Mangus the Magician, strives desperately to please his master and learn the art of magic. But when treasonous papers appear in Pergamontio calling for the overthrow of King Claudio, Mangus is arrested. The papers are exact duplicates of each other and everyone in the kingdom knows only the magic of the devil could create such a thing. With Mangus in prison, it is up to Fabrizio to discover the truth and free his master. Fabrizio befriends Maria whose parents have brought a printing press to Pergamontio and they race the clock to uncover the real traitor before Mangus is put to death. Jeff Woodman provides terrific narration, giving each character a distinct voice. Although the abrupt ending might be disappointing, most listeners will enjoy this slightly spooky stroll into the past.Tricia Melgaard, Centennial Middle School, Broken Arrow, OK
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About this edition

• Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0545160901
• ISBN 13: 9780545160902
• Binding: Audio CD