The Vanishing Coin

By Kate Egan, Mike Lane, Eric Wight (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Magic Shop series

A restless boy discovers a magical shop that might reveal his hidden talent. Can he master the art of magic?

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160 pages· 15,051 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Mike's fourth-grade year isn't going as planned. Banned from soccer and stuck with perfect neighbor Nora, he stumbles upon the White Rabbit, a mysterious shop with secrets. Its owner, Mr. Zerlin, sees potential in Mike for magic. Could this be the chance for Mike to shine and find his true calling? As he delves into the world of illusions, Mike must navigate challenges and uncover if magic is his true talent. Will he finally find something he's good at, or will his restless nature get in the way?

From the publisher

Want to see something cool?I can make that quarter vanish.All it takes is a little magic…Fourth grade was supposed to be a fresh start, but Mike’s already back in the principal’s office. He’s not a bad kid. He just can’t sit still. And now, his parents won’t let him play soccer anymore; instead he has to hang out with his new neighbor Nora, who is good at everything!Then, Mike and Nora discover the White Rabbit. It’s an odd shop–with a special secret inside. Its owner, Mr. Zerlin, is a magician, and, amazingly, he believes Mike could be a magician, too. Has Mike finally found something he’s good at?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Words: 15,051
Reading age: 7–9
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: 560L

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Books about magic

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The book includes some fun diagrams showing the magic tricks—what trick from the book did your reader like best?

When Mike wanted to learn more about magic, Nora, suggests a book about magic or magicians. What hobby are you interested in that you could read up on to help you get started?

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