Murder at Midnight
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009 · Est. 5.5 hour read

Murder at Midnight

Written by Avi

Part of the Midnight Magic series

A magician and his servant must uncover a traitor to escape execution by midnight.

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256 pages· 38,593 words· Est. 5.5 hour read· 590L
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In the Kingdom of Pergamontio, a plot to overthrow King Claudio threatens the realm. Mangus, a scholarly magician, and his clever servant, Fabrizio, are framed as traitors. Racing against time, they must unravel the conspiracy and clear their names before midnight strikes, or face dire consequences. Can they outsmart the true villain lurking in the king's court, or will they fall victim to a deadly scheme? This suspenseful tale of intrigue and loyalty will keep you guessing until the very end.

From the publisher

The tantalizing prequel to Avi’s bestselling MIDNIGHT MAGIC is now in paperback!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!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Words
38,593
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
590L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~O
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
131871
Publication
Published
December 1, 2011
First published
September 1, 2009
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545080910

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