Nothing Up My Sleeve

By Diana Lopez

Three friends face rivalry and financial hurdles in a magic competition.

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400 pages· 59,860 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Dominic, Loop, and Z discover a magic shop and dream of winning a summer competition. But with Ariel, the reigning champion, scheming against them and financial struggles looming, their friendship is tested. Can they overcome these challenges and achieve their magical ambitions, or will the cost be too high? Dive into a tale of tricks, rivalry, and the true magic of friendship.

From the publisher

From beloved author Diana López comes an exciting middle grade story about three friends, a magic competition, and how far they’ll go to succeed. Sixth graders Dominic, Loop, and Z stumble upon a new magic shop in town and can’t wait to spend their summer mastering cool tricks to gain access to the Vault, a key holders-only back room bound to hold all kinds of secrets. And once they get in, they set their sights even higher: a huge competition at the end of the summer. They work on their card tricks, sleights, and vanishing acts, trying to come up with the most awesome routines possible….Problem is, the trip is expensive, and it’s money that each guy’s family just doesn’t have. To make things worse, the shop-owners’ daughter, Ariel (who just so happens to be last year’s competition winner), will do anything to make sure the boys don’t come out on top. Even pit them against one another. Will they make it to the competition? And if so, at what cost? Diana López, author of Confetti Girl and Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel, offers a story that’s just the right mix of heart, high jinks, and a bit of magic.

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