City of Magic

By Avi

Part of the Midnight Magic series

A magician's servant must retrieve a magical manuscript in perilous Venice to save his master from death.

3.5/5 Goodreads · 79 ratings

301 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In 1492 Venice, young Fabrizio faces a perilous mission: retrieve a magical manuscript to save his master, Mangus the Magician, from execution. With the city’s foggy canals and cunning informers at every turn, Fabrizio teams up with the mysterious Bianca. Together, they must outwit their enemies and navigate the treacherous streets to secure the manuscript that promises wealth and safety. Can they succeed before time runs out and Mangus's fate is sealed? Dive into a world of intrigue and danger where every decision could mean life or death.

From the publisher

From Newbery Medalist Avi comes a richly imagined, action-packed companion to his bestselling medieval mysteries Midnight Magic and Murder at Midnight * The novel’s pace is quick, and. . . the ending completely satisfying. - Booklist, starred reviewWhen King Claudio sends Mangus the Magician and his faithful servant, Fabrizio, to Venice to steal a manuscript that explains a magical method of making money, they must succeed in their mission or risk death. The manuscript is key to obtaining great profits for the king–and a secure future for Mangus and Fabrizio.But Venice in 1492 is a dangerous place, full of foggy canals, cunning informers, and harsh punishments for those who steal its secrets. Before long, Mangus is snatched away into prison, and it’s up to Fabrizio and his secretive new friend, Bianca, to navigate the city, find the manuscript before their enemies do, and keep Mangus alive!

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