The Infinity Year of Avalon James

By Dana Middleton

Two friends await magical powers before their eleventh birthday, hoping to change their troubled lives.

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224 pages· 47,603 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Avalon and her best friend Atticus share a secret: the promise of magical powers during their tenth year. With her family in turmoil and school bullies closing in, Avalon clings to the hope that these powers will arrive before her eleventh birthday. As time runs out, will the magic they yearn for come to their rescue, or will they face their challenges alone? Dive into a tale of friendship, hope, and the mysterious magic of the Infinity Year.

From the publisher

Avalon James and Atticus Brightwell have a secret–one that they aren’t allowed to discuss with anyone. This secret is shared between two best friends. When you and your best friend turn ten years old magical things are said to happen. You both will receive some kind of magical power. It can be a power you can call on time and time again. Or it can be a power that comes once when you need it most. It’s your Infinity Year and the possibilities are endless.

The past year hasn’t been great with her family being torn apart and bullying at school, so Avalon is depending on her magical ability to appear soon and help. With the clock ticking and her eleventh birthday approaching, which would be the end of her powers, Avalon’s hopes are running high. Will she and Atticus get the powers they so desperately want and need?

Dana Middleton’s debut novel is a wonderfully enchanting story of the possibility of magic and the even more magical bond between two best friends.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Words: 47,603
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 610L

Themes & topics

Books about magic Books about spelling Books about friendship Books about social themes Books about parents

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Talk about it together

Avalon creates a family tree for her class, but has a hard time with her dad’s side of the tree, because her dad is in prison. Avalon also gets bullied in school for this reason. Talk with your child about how everyone has different hardships, and we can be kind by being friendly to and standing up for those being bullied. You could also discuss your own family history.

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