Magic, Madness, and Mischief

By Kelly McCullough

Book #1 in the Magic, Madness, and Mischief series

Kalvan must master fire magic to save his mother from the Winter King's grasp.

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304 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Kalvan Monroe wakes up with uncontrollable fire magic and a talking fire hare. As he grapples with his newfound powers, he discovers his mother is under the Winter King's spell. Can Kalvan control his magic in time to save her, or will their flames be extinguished forever? Dive into a magical St. Paul, where danger and adventure await.

From the publisher

From the author of School for Sidekicks comes a witty and thoughtful middle-grade fantasy about the bonds of family and the strength of true friendship. “Fans of Percy Jackson will be eager to hop into Kalvan’s world.” –The Bulletin Kalvan Monroe is worried. Either he’s going mad or he really did wake up with uncontrollable fire magic and accidentally summon a snarky talking fire hare. (Yes, that’s right, a hare. Made of fire. That talks.) He’s got to be going crazy, right? But if he’s not, then magic actually is real, and he’s got even more problems to worry about. Because Kalvan isn’t the only one with powers. The same fire magic that allows him to talk his way into and out of trouble burned too brightly in his mother, damaging her mind and leaving her vulnerable to the cold, manipulative spells of the Winter King. Can Kalvan gain control of his power in time to save his mother, or will their fires be snuffed out forever?Kelly McCullough combines Magic, Madness, and Mischief–as well as danger–in a delightful fantasy set in a magical version of St. Paul, Minnesota.

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