Amari and the Night Brothers
Amari and the Night Brothers
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Amari and the Night Brothers

Written by B. B. Alston
Book #1 in the Supernatural Investigations Series
$18.99
$17.97
9 - 12
Reading age
416
Page count
222
Words per page
~769L
Lexile measure
Jan 19, 2021
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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.

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    School Library Journal
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    Maeve Dodds
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    Starred Review

    “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.”

    Kirkus
    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.”

    Publisher's Weekly
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    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.”

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Book Details

ISBN
9780062975164
Publication Date
January 19, 2021
Publisher
Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Page Count
416
Words Per Page
222
Audience
Middle Grade
Reading Age
9 - 12 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2020028609
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
1228812147
Est. Lexile® Level
~769L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~R
ATOS® Book Level
4.9
Accelerated Reader® Points
14
Accelerated Reader Quiz
510549
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
MG

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