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Amari and the Night Brothers (Supernatural Investigations, 1) Paperback – January 4, 2022
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New York Times bestseller!
Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a series filled with #blackgirlmagic. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor.
Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good.
So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet, containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she’s certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton—if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairies, aliens, and other supernatural creatures all being real.
Now she must compete for a spot against kids who’ve known about magic their whole lives. No matter how hard she tries, Amari can’t seem to escape their intense doubt and scrutiny—especially once her supernaturally enhanced talent is deemed “illegal.” With an evil magician threatening the supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she’s an enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn’t stick it out and pass the tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton.
Plus don't miss the thrilling sequel, Amari and the Great Game!
- Print length432 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Dimensions5.1 x 1.1 x 7.5 inches
- PublisherBalzer + Bray
- Publication dateJanuary 4, 2022
- ISBN-10006297517X
- ISBN-13978-0062975171
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“This series debut is sure to be a hit with late elementary students and middle graders who are fans of “Harry Potter,” “Percy Jackson,” and the Men in Black movies….An excellent middle grade fantasy that will attract an immediate fan base and leave kids eager for more.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“The author weaves magical whimsy with honest, realistically portrayed circumstances, allowing Amari’s literal #BlackGirlMagic to shine even when she doesn’t believe in herself. This timely, energetic, first-person narrative moves quickly with clear descriptions, a thrilling buildup, and strong messages about profiling. An impressive debut series opener.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“In this thrilling debut, Alston thrusts his intrepid heroine into a setting packed with magic, mythical creatures, and danger. Amari, a Black girl with limited means, confronts privilege and prejudice even while delving into a world of wonder, humor, and adventure, making this a sure-to-please winner.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Fast-paced adventure and cutthroat pre-adolescent contempt make for a delightfully challenging journey here, particularly considering the ways that Alston frames Amari’s racial and economic experiences as a Black girl as the root of her strong-willed nature and spirit of integrity. It’s a good thing this book is the first of a series, because readers will be sorely disappointed when it ends.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
“A breath of fresh air in the normal-kid-finds-out-they’re-magic genre, with Amari’s snappy, no-nonsense narration, a mix of new, bizarre supernatural creatures and classic vampires and witches, and rich world building that reads as both familiar and fantastic…. Readers will no doubt cross their fingers for more of Amari’s adventures.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“The story introduces a world of enchantment, danger, excitement, and humor. While many parallels can be drawn between the protagonist and a certain boy wizard, readers will root for Amari’s own unique determination and wit.” — Horn Book Magazine
“An enchanting fantasy adventure filled with heart and soul. Amari is magical!”
— Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE HATE U GIVE
“As a former black girl misfit who wanted nothing more in the world than to be magical, this book is a song to my soul. Amari is the heroine we all need.” — Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DEAR MARTIN
“Sharp, funny and brightly imaginative -- a big adventure filled with magic and heart.” — Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series
"Clever, imaginative, and filled with heart. I loved every magical page." — J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of THE STORM RUNNER
“Amari and the Night Brothers gives an electrifying jolt to middle-grade fantasy, that takes the ingredients we know and love--strong-willed, relatable protagonist, a worthy quest, and a thrilling magical portal--and makes them fresh and new. From the first pages, Amari is at once self-possessed and an underdog, battling racism, bias and poverty, all later mirrored in her efforts to find her brother inside the fantastical labyrinth of the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs. Funny, fast-paced, and ultimately moving, B.B. Alston's debut is a rousing success and kicks off a series that will truly stand out from the rest!” — Soman Chainani, author of the bestselling The School for Good and Evil series
"The surprises and story never slow down for a minute in this magical, astonishing world, with a heroine who’s like Buffy meets Meg Murry multiplied by Shuri to the power of awesome. I want to live in Amari’s world and watch her save it (or have her come here and save ours!)!" — Tui Sutherland, bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series
About the Author
B. B. Alston lives in Chapin, South Carolina. His debut novel, Amari and the Night Brothers, was a #1 Kids’ Indie Next pick and the winner of Barnes & Noble’s inaugural Children’s and YA Book Award as well as a New York Times and indie bestseller. When not writing, he can be found eating too many sweets and exploring country roads to see where they lead. Visit him online at bbalston.com.
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- Publisher : Balzer + Bray (January 4, 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 432 pages
- ISBN-10 : 006297517X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0062975171
- Reading age : 8 - 11 years, from customers
- Grade level : 3 - 7
- Item Weight : 9.9 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.1 x 1.1 x 7.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #12,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author
B. B. Alston is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the AMARI books, which have been published in over 30 countries and won numerous awards internationally. When not writing, he can be found eating too many sweets and exploring country roads to see where they lead.
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Amara gets nominated by her missing brother to intern at the agency for a chance to earn a junior agency job. Really, Amari wants to use the chance to search for her brother.
Good fun middle grade adventure. If you are like my kids and like to read other books along similar lines, or like me, an adult who likes a good middle grade fantasy book, here are a couple of recommendations.
Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend. Probably most similar to Amari and a fantastic series. Full of magic, adventure and finding balance in the world.
Keeper of the Lost Cities. Elven version of magic and hidden realms alongside humans. Female lead with an unusual mix of elven traits who was hidden in the human realm. Magical school.
Harry Potter.
Cloud Shifters by Katie Pottle. Angels live in the cloudlands above Earth, and a group of young angels go through school, learning to cloudshift which is like angel magic and face the wonders and challenges of growing up.
Septemus Heap by Sage I think. This is a good one for an even slightly younger reader, maybe third grade. Magic is common in the world, and a young orphan boy surprises everyone by having more magic than most.
Happy reading.
This book was a wonderful mixture of real life and fantasy. Dreams mixed with Nightmares and being honest this has so far been the best book of this year for me so far. Though I am currently reading a story that may very well take that title.
There was absolutely nothing I didn't like in this story. Mr. Alston laid out his points, goals, emotions, and the numerous conflicts like a true mixologist.
The best part was the plot twist which I was pulled between two and I didn't see it unfolding the way it did. The story is fast paced, anxiety filling, and rewarding. A magnificent read I would recommend to everyone... Especially those who want to try Fantasy. This book has sparked something new in me.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
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Toll, mal ein schwarzes Mädchen als Hauptperson zu haben, ihre Perspektive einzunehmen.
Endlich mal eine Geschichte, die ohne zu viel Brutalität auskommt.
Die Unterthemen Toleranz, Empathie, gegen Vorurteile arbeiten - sehr gut.
I got this book as a Christmas present for my nephew and thought it sounded a lot like other books I have enjoyed so I got myself a copy and really don't regret it. The story is well told from the perspective of a strong, courageous female character overcoming various different prejudices for different reasons, my favourite of which is to spite the people who doubt her, the humour is very well integrated and definitely builds on the characters and expresses feelings or thoughts in a way that can't help but make you smile at the least. For anyone who enjoys a bit of magic in their stories or anyone wanting to see an inspiring female cast I would highly recommend this book and the future books in the series. I know I for one can't wait for the next to see how amaris story unfolds.