Amari and the Night Brothers
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021 · Est. 10.5 hour read

Amari and the Night Brothers

By B. B. Alston

Book #1 in the Supernatural Investigations series

A girl must navigate a magical world to find her missing brother.

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416 pages· 92,364 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
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Amari Peters discovers a mysterious briefcase leading her to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, where she must compete against seasoned magical kids to find her missing brother, Quinton. As she faces skepticism and her own illegal talent, an evil magician threatens the supernatural realm. Can Amari overcome the odds and uncover the truth about Quinton's disappearance?

From the publisher

New York Times bestseller! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a trilogy filled with #blackgirlmagic. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor. Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good. So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet, containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she’s certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton–if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairies, aliens, and other supernatural creatures all being real. Now she must compete for a spot against kids who’ve known about magic their whole lives. No matter how hard she tries, Amari can’t seem to escape their intense doubt and scrutiny–especially once her supernaturally enhanced talent is deemed “illegal.” With an evil magician threatening the supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she’s an enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn’t stick it out and pass the tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton.

At a glance
Format
Pages
416
Words
92,364
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~769L
Themes & topics
Books about competitionBooks about magicBooks about mythical creaturesBooks about siblingsBooks about missing persons
What readers & critics say

Reviews

This series debut is sure to be a hit with late elementary students and middle graders who are fans of “Harry Potter,” “Percy Jackson,” and the Men in Black movies….An excellent middle grade fantasy that will attract an immediate fan base and leave kids eager for more.

School Library Journal

Critic · Starred review

The author weaves magical whimsy with honest, realistically portrayed circumstances, allowing Amari’s literal #BlackGirlMagic to shine even when she doesn’t believe in herself. This timely, energetic, first-person narrative moves quickly with clear descriptions, a thrilling buildup, and strong messages about profiling. An impressive debut series opener.

Kirkus

Critic · Starred review

In this thrilling debut, Alston thrusts his intrepid heroine into a setting packed with magic, mythical creatures, and danger. Amari, a Black girl with limited means, confronts privilege and prejudice even while delving into a world of wonder, humor, and adventure, making this a sure-to-please winner.

Publisher's Weekly

Critic · Starred review

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~R
AR points
14
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
510549
Publication
Published
January 19, 2021
Publisher
Storytide
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062975164

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