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Amanda on the Danube: The Sounds of Music (An Amanda Travels Adventure #5)
by Darlene Foster"Be prepared to learn a lot about the culture while you follow Amanda on her adventure.&”—Laura Best, author, Bitter, Sweet&“What a great way for a young person to learn about a culture and to be inspired to experience other countries themselves."—Irene Butler, author, Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle FootstepsTwelve year old Amanda Ross finds herself on an elegant riverboat with her bestie, Leah, cruising down the beautiful Danube, passing medieval castles, luscious green valleys and charming villages. When she is entrusted with a valuable violin by a young, homeless musician during a stop in Germany, a mean boy immediately tries to take it from her.Back on their cruise, Amanda struggles to keep the precious violin safe for the poor prodigy. Along the way, she meets a mysterious monk, a Santa Claus look-alike, and the same nasty boy.Follow Amanda down the Danube, through Germany, Austria and Hungary, as she enjoys the enchanting sounds of music everywhere she goes. She remains on the lookout though, wondering just who she can trust.Be sure to read all the books in this exciting Amanda Travels series! 1. Amanda in Arabia: The Perfume Flask2. Amanda in Spain: The Girl in the Painting3. Amanda in England: The Missing Novel4. Amanda in Alberta: The Writing on the Stone5. Amanda on the Danube: The Sounds of Music6. Amanda in New Mexico: Ghosts in the Wind7. Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action8. Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady
Amanda Panda and the Bigger, Better Birthday
by Candice RansomIn the hilarious follow-up to Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten, strong, sassy, and funny Amanda Panda is having a birthday crisis!Amanda Panda's birthday is tomorrow. She'll be the first kid in her class to turn six! But when she gets to the bus stop, her best friend/worst enemy Bitsy announces that today is HER birthday! And her party is planned for Saturday, the same day as Amanda's! Birthday dreams ruined, Amanda's can't keep her temper in check at school. By recess, it looks like Amanda's birthday plans—and her friendship with Bitsy—is over. But when the girls stop arguing long enough to listen to each other, they come up wtih a birthday plan that is TWICE the fun. Young children will learn about sharing, compromise, and conflict resolution, all the while laughing along with Amanda and Bitsy in this adorable, school-based story from a new favorite character. Reminiscent of the strength and charm of Russell and Lillian Hoban's Frances the Badger, Lilly of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and Peggy Rathmann's Ruby the Copycat, veteran children's author Candice Ransom has perfectly captured the spirit, motivations, and voice of a headstrong five-(almost-six)-year-old girl."A sweet celebration of friendship and the drama of kindergarten."—Kirkus "Text and illustrations work harmoniously to capture the feelings of disappointment when faced with the sticky situation of having a birthday party on the same day as a classmate, and all the worries that come with it. . . . A sweet story on a familiar birthday party conundrum faced by many school-age children and their parents."—School Library Journal
Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten
by Candice RansomKindergarten has never been funnier with Amanda Panda--a hilarious, strong-willed new student who is about to take her school by storm--in this perfect back-to-school read! Amanda Panda has BIG ideas for her first day of school. But when things don&’t go according to plan, and when a pesky girl in a pink bow decides to be her best friend, she walks out on kindergarten and joins her brother in second grade. It takes an unlikely partner to fix Amanda&’s terrible day—and to teach her about friendship, tolerance, and how to cope with life&’s ups and downs. Amanda Panda perfectly captures the spirit, motivations, and humor of a headstrong five-year-old girl—and will be sure to soothe back-to-school jitters.
Amanda Pig and Her Best Friend Lollipop (Oliver and Amanda)
by Jean Van LeeuwenAmanda and Lollipop love playing make-believe at Amanda's house, but Amanda would rather go over to Lollipop's. Except when Amanda finally gets to sleep over at her best friend's house, she realizes that maybe she really does like her own home best.
The Amanda Project: Unraveled
by Cathleen Davitt Bell Amanda ValentinoAmanda will be found only if she wants to be. When Hal, Callie, and Nia first met Amanda Valentino, they had no idea their lives were about to change. But Zoe did. Zoe knew exactly the kind of effect Amanda would have on Endeavor High because, a long time ago and far away, Zoe and Amanda had been friends. As Zoe and the other guides follow Amanda's trail on a wild scavenger hunt, they learn that the real reason Amanda chose them is rooted in their pasts, tied up with a sinister program their parents went through. They've each developed strange abilities as a result, but even as they master these powers, the same people who are searching for Amanda are circling closer and closer. . . . Now it is a race against time to find Amanda-before their pursuers find them.
Amanda Project: invisible I, The
by Melissa Kantor Stella LennonAmanda Valentino changed everything. Callie Leary has exactly one thing, and one thing only, in common with Nia Rivera and Hal Bennett: They were each chosen by Amanda to be her guide. When Amanda arrived at Endeavor High, she told Callie she moves around a lot and always picks one person to help her navigate the choppy waters of a new school. Why did Amanda lie? Following a course that they suspect Amanda deliberately plotted, Callie, Nia, and Hal piece together some cryptic clues. But they find more questions than answers and quickly realize that before they can figure out what happened to Amanda-the girl who changed their lives-they'll need to solve the most important mystery of all: Who is Amanda Valentino?
The Amanda Project: invisible I
by Melissa Kantor Amanda ValentinoAmanda Valentino changed everything. Callie Leary has exactly one thing, and one thing only, in common with Nia Rivera and Hal Bennett: They were each chosen by Amanda to be her guide. When Amanda arrived at Endeavor High, she told Callie she moves around a lot and always picks one person to help her navigate the choppy waters of a new school. Why did Amanda lie? Following a course that they suspect Amanda deliberately plotted, Callie, Nia, and Hal piece together some cryptic clues. But they find more questions than answers and quickly realize that before they can figure out what happened to Amanda-the girl who changed their lives-they'll need to solve the most important mystery of all: Who is Amanda Valentino?
The Amanda Project: Revealed
by Amanda Valentino Peter SilsbeeThe closer you get to discovering why Amanda left, the more you realize that nothing about her is what it seems. . . . Hal, Callie, and Nia are more determined than ever to figure out who Amanda really is, especially after the vice principal was attacked and they spotted a note from Amanda in his car. Clues are pouring in to www.theamandaproject.com, but some of them lead to more questions than answers. When the three friends find a locked, carved box they're sure it holds the key to Amanda's secrets. If only they could get it open! As they begin to unravel the tangled web of Amanda's life, Hal discovers a strange list with their names on it, and he suspects it means any one of them could be the next target. One thing's for sure: In the search for Amanda, no one can be trusted.
The Amanda Project: Shattered
by Amanda Valentino Laurie Faria StolarzEverything Amanda said about her past was a lie. Now, to save her, the truth must be revealed. When Amanda Valentino went into hiding, Nia, Callie, and Hal were shocked to learn that everything they thought they knew about her was false, even her name. But from the clues she leaves behind, they discover the danger that forced her to lie and then drove her underground. Despite the risks, her friends are determined to help Amanda. Following their latest lead, Nia unearths a series of mysterious symbols scattered throughout town. It's a code used by the secret organization that is hunting Amanda and proves just how powerful and far-reaching the group is. Luckily Nia, Callie, and Hal are not alone, as a new player emerges from the shadows to join their search. But will it be enough? All they know is that Amanda chose them for a reason and there's no going back now. . . .
Amandine
by Adele GriffinDelia's new friend is not what she seems<P> Each day of Delia's first week of high school, her parents ask her the same question: Did you make any friends today? Finally, the answer is yes. Her name is Amandine, and she is the most exciting person in town. An artist, a dancer, and a teller of tall tales, she has enough charm to make Delia forget her loneliness. Like Delia, Amandine is an outsider--a city girl with too much personality for a small town.. Delia notices something strange about her friend from the start. Everything she says is a little bit too wild to be true. When the exaggerations get more serious, Delia finds it's too late to escape. Amandine has chosen Delia--and if Delia isn't careful, the vengeful, dangerous Amandine will set her life on fire. <P> This book features a personal history by Adele Griffin including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author's own collection.
Amanecer (Crepúsculo #4)
by Stephenie MeyerNúmero 1 en la lista de bestsellers de The New York Times y de USA Today. Mejor Novela Young Adult de Todos los Tiempos por la revista Time.La Saga Crepúsculo, en la que se incluyen los títulos Crepúsculo, Luna nueva, Eclipse y Amanecer, ha vendido ya cerca de 155 millones de copias en todo el mundo y más de 3 millones de ejemplares solo en España.Te quedas sin opciones cuando amas a tu potencial asesino. ¿Acaso es posible huir o luchar si eso debe causar un grave perjuicio a quien quieres? Si la vida es cuanto puedes darle y de verdad le amas por encima de todo, ¿por qué no entregarla?Ahora que Bella ha tomado una decisión, una inesperada cadena de acontecimientos está a punto de desatarse, con consecuencias inimaginables y potencialmente devastadoras.
Amanecer (Crepúsculo #4)
by Stephenie MeyerNúmero 1 en la lista de bestsellers de The New York Times y de USA Today. Mejor Novela Young Adult de Todos los Tiempos por la revista Time.La Saga Crepúsculo, en la que se incluyen los títulos Crepúsculo, Luna nueva, Eclipse y Amanecer, ha vendido ya cerca de 155 millones de copias en todo el mundo y más de 3 millones de ejemplares solo en España.Te quedas sin opciones cuando amas a tu potencial asesino. ¿Acaso es posible huir o luchar si eso debe causar un grave perjuicio a quien quieres? Si la vida es cuanto puedes darle y de verdad le amas por encima de todo, ¿por qué no entregarla?Ahora que Bella ha tomado una decisión, una inesperada cadena de acontecimientos está a punto de desatarse, con consecuencias inimaginables y potencialmente devastadoras.
Amar Aiyaar King of Tricksters
by Sulaiman Ahmad`AND THE TRICKSTERS OF THE WORLD WILL CALL HIM THEIR KING? There?s never a dull moment with Amar Aiyaar: master of mischief, perpetrator of pranks, con artist with a conscience, trickster beyond compare. As the loyal companion of Ameer Hamza, the illustrious warrior from Arabia, Amar bravely, and brazenly, defeats every trap and overcomes every challenge, standing up to king, sorcerer and commoner alike. Right from childhood it?s clear that Amar, the son of a camel driver, is born to humble even emperors with his audacity and sharp wit. As Hamza?s army is magicked away into prison in Tilism-e-Hoshruba, the land of sorcery that stuns the senses, it falls upon Amar to rescue them. Using his cunning and his blessed bag of tricks, Amar Aiyaar blazes his way through the most extraordinary adventures with aplomb. Of course, he never ignores a chance to add to his fortunes, with a greedy eye on every purse of gold. At once roguish and honourable, superhero and villain, Amar Aiyaar is one of the most colourful characters in traditional storytelling in India. In the age-old great dastan of Tilism-e-Hoshruba, his is one of the most exciting and unforgettable stories of all time.
Amaranta
by Martha FaëUna principessa che non vuole sposarsi, un drago che è la vergogna dei suoi superiori, una famiglia con una nonna moderna, un bosco piuttosto animato così come il miglior salone di bellezza di Madrid, una scoiattolina chiacchierina di professione... Credete che sia solo un altro libro di storie per bambini? Fate un passo indietro e ripensateci, perché il mondo di Amaranta è unico, e una volta entrati non sarete più gli stessi.
Amaranta
by Martha FaëEin Mädchen aus Madrid findet in ihrem Schlafzimmer eine Tür zu einer magischen Welt und findet die Antwort auf ein Geheimnis, das sie jahrelang verfolgt hat Eine Prinzessin, die nicht heiraten will, ein Drache, der seinen Vorgesetzten Schande macht, eine Familie, in der die Oma am weltoffensten ist, ein magischer Wald direkt neben dem besten Frisörsalon von ganz Madrid, ein Eichhörnchen, dessen Hauptberuf die Verbreitung von Klatsch ist … Glaubst du, dass das ein Kinderabenteuer wie jedes andere ist? Nehme etwas Abstand und überlege dir deine Antwort genau, denn Amarantas Welt ist einzigartig und sobald du dich darin befindest, wirst du dich für immer verändern! Amaranta ist acht (und ein halb!) Jahre alt – alt genug um zu wissen, dass es keine Monster gibt. Aber das Ding, das nachts, wenn sie schläft, auf ihrem Gesicht landet … also sie weiß ganz sicher, dass das ECHT IST! Amaranta braucht alle Hilfe, die sie bekommen kann, um zu entdecken, wer oder was der geheimnisvolle Eindringer ist. Mit der Hilfe ihrer Freunde und einer guten Portion Mut geht sie auf ein Abenteuer, bei dem sie schon bald entdeckt, dass das, vor dem sie sich so gefürchtet hat, bei näherem Hinsehen gar nicht so schrecklich ist. Ein einzigartiges und außergewöhnliches Wesen braucht ihre Hilfe, um den furchtbaren Fluch zu brechen, unter dem es sich befindet. Das gelingt ihnen nur, wenn sie zusammenarbeiten. Ob sie es wohl schaffen?
Amaranta
by Martha FaëDescription du livre : Amaranta vit au centre de Madrid. Elle a huit ans (et demi !). Elle est suffisamment grande pour savoir que les monstres n’existent pas, même si ce qui lui saute au visage chaque nuit… ça, elle sait que c’est RÉEL ! Toute l’aide qu’elle reçoit pour découvrir l’intrus mystérieux ne suffisant pas. Grâce à ses amis et à une bonne dose de courage, Amaranta se lance dans une aventure qui lui fait découvrir que ce qui la terrorisait tant, vu de près, n’est pas si affreux que ça. Un être unique et incroyable nécessite alors son aide pour rompre la terrible malédiction qui pèse sur lui. Seul le travail d’équipe pourra rompre le sort. Y parviendront-ils ?
Amaranta
by Martha FaëA princess who doesn’t want to marry, a dragon who is an embarrassment to his superiors, a family in which Gran is the most open-minded, a magical forest next to the best hairdresser’s in Madrid, a squirrel who makes a full time job out of gossip... Do you think this is a children’s adventure story just like any other? Well, take a step back and think again because Amaranta’s world is unique and once you’ve entered it, you’ll never be the same again! Synopsis: Amaranta is eight (and a half!) years old – old enough to know that monsters don’t exist. But the thing that jumps out and lands on her face every night when she sleeps... well she knows that THAT’S REAL! Amaranta needs all the help she can get to discover who or what the mysterious intruder is. With the support of her friends and a good dose of courage, she embarks on an adventure in which she soon discovers that what terrified her so much isn’t really so fierce when seen up close. Now a unique and extraordinary creature needs her help to undo the terrible curse he’s under and only their teamwork can break the spell. Can they do it? Recommended for readers (dragon or human) aged 8 to 100
Amaranta
by Karina Soares Martha FaëAmaranta tem oito anos e meio! Idade suficiente para saber que os monstros não existem, mas ela sabe que o que aterra na sua cara em cada noite é real… isso ela sabe que é REAL! Toda a ajuda é pouca para descobrir o intruso misterioso. Graças aos seu amigos e uma boa dose de coragem, Amaranta embarca numa aventura onde descobre que aquilo que tanto a aterrorizava, visto de perto, não é tão mau. Agora um ser único e incrível necessita da sua ajuda para desfazer-se da terrível maldição que pesa sobre ele, só o trabalho conjunto poderá desfazer o feitiço. Será que vão conseguir?
The Amaranth Enchantment
by Julie BerryIT ONLY TAKES ONE MAGICAL MOMENT ... Lucinda Chapdelaine was orphaned as a young child when her parents left for a royal ball and never returned. Ever since, she has toiled away in her uncle's lonely jewelry shop under the cruel hand of her step-aunt. But now, all at once, Lucinda's lot is about to change. A mysterious woman, a handsome young gentleman, and an unusual gem all enter the shop on the very same day. The woman is none other than the dreaded Amaranth Witch, and she has a daring task to offer. If Lucinda succeeds, she will not only reclaim all that is rightfully hers, but she will discover a true friend ... and perhaps a true love. Family secrets, magical surprises, and another royal ball will test her, but Lucinda is determined to find her own happily ever after.
Amara's Farm (Where In the Garden? #1)
by JaNay Brown-WoodAmara searches for pumpkins on her farm in this vibrant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? series.Amara is hosting a potluck for friends on her farm, and she needs help finding her pumpkins to serve a tasty dish. What do we know about pumpkins? They're large, round, and orange—and, wait a minute, is that a pumpkin? No, that's an apple. Where, oh, where could those pumpkins be? Can you help Amara find them in time for her potluck?The first title in the Where in the Garden? picture book series stars Amara, a young Black girl who explores the crops growing on her family's intergenerational farm. Playful text guides young readers to hunt for visual clues and compare and contrast the unique characteristics of pumpkins against okra, cauliflower, eggplant, and other produce that grows on Amara's farm.Artist Samara Hardy brings this multi-layered story to life with vivid, cheerful illustrations created from layers of hand painted ink and watercolor texture. Back matter includes a yummy molasses pumpkin bread recipe for little chefs and their adult helpers to try together.
Amari (Amari (versió en català) #Volumen 2)
by B.B. AlstonET CONVIDEM A UNIR-TE A L'AGÈNCIA D'AFERS SOBRENATURALS.T'ATREVEIXES A DESCOBRIR UN MÓN DE MÀGIA? DESPRÉS DE SALVAR EL MÓN, L'AMARI PETERS PENSAVA QUE TINDRIA UN ESTIU TRANQUIL... Però entre el pla antimags del nou i temible director de l'escola, les rivalitats entre els agents júniors i la maledicció del seu germà Quinton, l'Amari no dona l'abast. Així doncs, quan la misteriosa Lliga de Mags li ofereix l'oportunitat de ser la nova líder de la comunitat de mags, la resposta és no. Ja té prou maldecaps! La pega és que el seu lloc l'ocuparà un mag amb uns plans perillosos per a la Lliga. Aquest repte desencadena el Gran Joc, una competició per decidir qui es convertirà en el successor dels Germans de la Nit i que determinarà el futur de la màgia. El Gran Joc és tan misteriós com mortal, però una de les recompenses màgiques del guanyador és l'última esperança de salvar el Quinton. Així doncs... com se'n potmantenir al marge, l'Amari? RESSENYES:«Perspicaç, divertit i extraordinàriament imaginatiu; una gran aventura plena de màgia i sentiment».Jessica Townsend, autora supervendes de Nevermoor «Una encantadora aventura de fantasia que és tota tendresa i sentiment. Amari és màgic!».Angie Thomas, autora supervendes a les llistes del New York Times de L’odi que dones. «Enginyós, imaginatiu i ple de tendresa. Me n’han encantat totes les pàgines màgiques».J. C. Cervantes, autora supervendes a les llistes del New York Times de The Storm Runner «Destinat a ser un èxit entre els nens i nenes d’entre vuit i dotze anys que són fans de Harry Potter, Percy Jackson i les pel·lícules de Men in Black. ... Hi abunda acció de la bona en un món màgic que els lectors voldran visitar, barrejat amb temes contemporanis. Una fantasia middle-grade excel·lent que atraurà immediatament multitud de fans i deixarà els joves lectors amb ganes de més».School Library Journal
Amari (Amari (versió en català) #Volumen 1)
by B.B. AlstonL'Amari Peters sap tres coses: El seu germà Quinton ha desaparegut.Ningú no vol parlar de la seva desaparició.La feina misteriosa del seu germà n'és una pista... Així doncs, quan rep una invitació per fer una prova a l'Agència d'Afers Sobrenaturals, l'Amari ho veu com una oportunitat per saber què li va passar al Quinton i salvar-lo. Però com s'ho manegarà en un món on les sirenes, els alienígenes i la màgia són reals? I, per postres, amb una companya d'habitació que és una nena drac! Envoltada de perills, un dels quals és un mag que amenaça de destruir totes les criatures sobrenaturals, l'Amari haurà de confiar més que mai en els seus amics i demostrar, una vegada per sempre, el seu autèntic valor. Ressenyes:«Perspicaç, divertit i extraordinàriament imaginatiu; una gran aventura plena de màgia i sentiment».Jessica Townsend, autora supervendes de Nevermoor «Una encantadora aventura de fantasia que és tota tendresa i sentiment. Amari és màgic!».Angie Thomas, autora supervendes a les llistes del New York Times de L'odi que dones. «Enginyós, imaginatiu i ple de tendresa. Me n'han encantat totes les pàgines màgiques».J. C. Cervantes, autora supervendes a les llistes del New York Times d' El hijo del trueno. «Destinat a ser un èxit entre els nens i nenes d'entre vuit i dotze anys que són fans de Harry Potter, Percy Jackson i les pel·lícules de Men in Black. ... Hi abunda acció de la bona en un món màgic que els lectors voldran visitar, barrejat amb temes contemporanis. Una fantasia middle-grade excel·lent que atraurà immediatament multitud de fans i deixarà els joves lectors amb ganes de més».School Library Journal
Amari 2 - Amari y el gran juego (Amari #Volumen 2)
by B.B. AlstonTE INVITAMOS A UNIRTE A LA AGENCIA DE ASUNTOS SOBRENATURALES. ¿TE ATREVES A DESCUBRIR UN MUNDO DE MAGIA? DESPUÉS DE SALVAR EL MUNDO, AMARI PETERS PENSABA QUE TENDRÍA UN VERANO TRANQUILO... Pero entre el plan antimagos del nuevo y temible director de la escuela, la encarnizada rivalidad entre los agentes júnior y la maldición de su hermano Quinton, Amari no da abasto. Así que cuando la misteriosa Liga de Magos le ofrece la oportunidad de convertirse en la nueva líder de todos los magos del mundo, su respuesta es no. ¡Ya tiene bastantes preocupaciones! Lo malo es que ese lugar lo ocupará un mago cuyos planes ponen en peligro a la Liga. Ese desafío será el punto de partida del Gran Juego, una competición para decidir quién se convertirá en sucesor de los Hermanos de la Noche y determinar el futuro de la magia. El Gran Juego es tan misterioso como letal, pero entre los mágicos premios que recibirá el ganador está la última esperanza de salvar a Quinton, así que... ¿cómo va a negarse Amari? Reseñas:«Ingeniosa, divertida y tremendamente imaginativa: una gran aventura repleta de magia y bondad».Jessica Townsend, autora de la saga Nevermoor, éxito de ventas de la lista del New York Times «Una maravillosa aventura fantástica, rebosante de alma y corazón. ¡Amari es mágica!».Angie Thomas, autora de El odio que das, éxito de ventas de la lista del New York Times Destinada a ser un éxito entre jóvenes lectores que sientan devoción por Harry Potter, Percy Jackson y las películas de Men in Black. [...] Una historia que rebosa acción de la buena y un mundo mágico al que los lectores querrán viajar. Una excelente fantasía que atraerá de inmediato una legión de fans y dejará a los lectores con ganas de más».School Library Journal «Inteligente, imaginativa y conun gran corazón. He disfrutado de la magia hasta la última página».J. C. Cervantes, autor de El hijo del trueno, éxito de ventas de la lista del New York Times.
Amari and the Despicable Wonders (Supernatural Investigations #3)
by B. B. AlstonThe highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Nevermoor.War has come to the supernatural world, and Amari’s two worst enemies are leading the charge.Elaine Harlowe has manipulated her way into becoming prime minister, using her mind control ability to force the Bureau to take up her vicious grudge against magiciankind. Meanwhile, Dylan Van Helsing, the newly crowned leader of the League of Magicians—and Amari’s former partner—is after a destructive new power that would not only ensure the magicians’ victory . . . it would make him invincible.With neither the Bureau nor the League safe for Amari, and her newly returned brother, Quinton, determined to keep her out of the fray, she and her friends decide to find a way to end the war on their own.So when they learn that the only way to stop Dylan is to find powerful magical inventions known as Wonders, they go after them. But wielding these items comes at a terrible cost, and Amari will have to decide just how much she’s willing to sacrifice . . . because the Despicable Wonders will demand everything.
Amari and the Great Game: Amari And The Night Brothers, Amari And The Great Game (Supernatural Investigations #2)
by B. B. AlstonSequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times and Indie bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy—perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor. <p><p>After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze.But between the fearsome new Head Minister’s strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton’s curse steadily worsening, Amari’s plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magician-kind as its new leader, she declines. She’s got enough to worry about! <p><P>But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers’ successor and determine the future of magician-kind. <p><p>The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the winner’s magical rewards is Quinton’s last hope—so how can Amari refuse? <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>