City of Magic: (Midnight Magic #3)
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9780545321976 Hardcover
304 Pages | 5.796" x 8.533" | Ages 8 to 12
Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338831900 Ebook
304 Pages | Ages 8 to 12
From Newbery Medalist Avi comes a richly imagined, action-packed companion to his bestselling medieval mysteries Midnight Magic and Murder at MidnightWhen King Claudio sends Mangus the Magician and his faithful servant, Fabrizio, to Venice to steal a manuscript that explains a magical method of making money, they must succeed in their mission or risk death. The manuscript is key to obtaining great profits for the king—and a secure future for Mangus and Fabrizio.
But Venice in 1492 is a dangerous place, full of foggy canals, cunning informers, and harsh punishments for those who steal its secrets. Before long, Mangus is snatched away into prison, and it’s up to Fabrizio and his secretive new friend, Bianca, to navigate the city, find the manuscript before their enemies do, and keep Mangus alive!
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Praise for City of Magic:
* "In this companion book to Avi’s Midnight Magic and Murder at Midnight (2009), he transports readers to a series of vividly realized Italian Renaissance settings and continues the adventures of Fabrizio, a flawed but lovable character. . . . Avi is a pillar of kid's historical fiction, and this companion to a beloved series is sure to attract his stalwart fans." – Booklist, starred review