Midnight Magic

by Avi

Under house arrest for confessing to being a magician, Mangus is summoned by the king to free his daughter, Princess Teresina, from the torment of a terrifying ghost. If Mangus cannot free her, it means certain death. But Mangus doesn't believe in ghosts — he doesn't even believe in magic!

His servant boy, Fabrizio, is a secret friend of the princess, and is determined to prove that the ghost is real. Illustrations.

Ages: 11, 12, 13
Interest Level: Grades 6 - 8
Grade Level Equivalent: 5.7
Lexile Measure: 660L
DRA: 50
Guided Reading: U
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Book Type: Chapter Book
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Adventure, Mystery and Suspense

About the Author

Avi Avi, named by his twin sister Emily, has published over 30 children's books since he began writing them in 1970. His books aim to engage reluctant readers, as he himself overcame many difficulties in his effort to become a writer.