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Newbery Medalist and master storyteller Avi returns to Scholastic with a tantalizing prequel to his bestselling medieval mystery MIDNIGHT MAGIC.FORMAT: 4 CDs, UnabridgedNARRATOR: Jeff Woodman
A plot to overthrow King Claudio is brewing in the Kingdom of Pergamontio. Scholarly Mangus the magician -- along with his street-smart and faithful new servant boy, Fabrizio -- have been marked as easy scapegoats for the traitor lurking within the king's court. Together, these two unlikely partners must gather clues to solve the mystery and prove their innocence before the stroke of midnight. . . or face death!Intricate plotting, surprise twists, and lively prose make for another suspenseful page-turner that stands alone or sets the stage for MIDNIGHT MAGIC!Download and start listening now!
"I haven't read the book that precedes this one in the series, but didn't feel like I was missing anything. I think it was an engaging mystery for upper elem./middle school readers. I liked the way the invention and spread of the printing press was incorporated into the book."
— Catharine (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The suspense simmer[s] right through to the end.”
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“The novel should appeal to reluctant readers, as the writing style is easy enough to follow despite the historical concepts.”
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“Readers will be glued to this suspenseful, headlong caper from first page to last.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Murder at Midnight Listener Reviews
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" I really enjoyed this mystery. It has elements of the scary ghost stories that my elementary kids want, but not so much that parents will disapprove. I haven't been disappointed by an Avi book yet! "
— Amy, 2/8/2014 -
" I would recommend this book to people who like mysteries. It is about a kid 1680s in Italy. He is trying to find out who killed his parents. "
— Matt, 1/31/2014 -
" This was a good mystery set in the 1400s. The disappointment was how quickly the solution came for the mystery. Avi suggests that the characters know what's going on and have a solution but the reader isn't privy to that information before it is revealed. No chance to solve the mystery or come up with the plan because we don't have enough information. "
— Martha, 1/15/2014 -
" Good blend of mystery and medieval, if these are you things. "
— Bobbi, 1/8/2014 -
" so far just a book to pass the time. iam not addicted to it but it gives me something to do and is an easy read. keeps my attention for most part. "
— Ember, 12/30/2013 -
" Very mysterious and creepy! "
— Allycat010101, 12/25/2013 -
" it's pretty good... though kinda boring, would still recommend it... "
— Vina, 12/3/2013 -
" the best book ever its a must read 5stars !!!!! "
— AlexisJ203forever, 11/21/2013 -
" Completely boring. I pretty much just skimmed most of it. "
— Jannatul, 9/20/2013 -
" LOVED IT! I read it in the 4th grade though. "
— Jordan, 9/11/2013 -
" This is an exciting mystery set in the 14th century. Murder, mystery, and magic. Good stuff! "
— Kathy, 5/30/2013 -
" I never actually did finish this book. I think I've had enough stories about subservient boy apprentices and crotchety old magicians. I couldn't finish the book. "
— Colleen, 12/20/2012 -
" nothing but it was great! "
— Kerie, 11/30/2012 -
" Seriously. This Book sucked! "
— Mitchel, 11/28/2012 -
" It took at least 50 pages until the best part of the book is in the middle and at the end. "
— Vanessa, 11/21/2012 -
" I read this book w/o even knowing there was a first one. It was fairly easy to understand though. I liked it a lot but it wasn't one of my favorites. "
— Kristen, 11/18/2012 -
" This book had me constantly second-guessing. Enjoyable characters and a protagonist who - though occasionally frustrating - is marvelously endearing. I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical fiction and mystery. "
— Rosebrook, 10/25/2012 -
" Best damn book in da world "
— Laya, 6/5/2012 -
" ts really suspenseful and theirs mystery around every corner... IT IS NOT ONLY A BOY BOOK "
— Sophia, 11/25/2011 -
" Good mystery & Hf "
— Lisa, 10/16/2011 -
" This is an exciting mystery set in the 14th century. Murder, mystery, and magic. Good stuff! "
— Kathy, 6/27/2011 -
" Fun, but not as good as the prequel, Midnight Magic. "
— Katrina, 5/23/2011 -
" Best damn book in da world "
— Laya, 4/20/2011 -
" While the plot was at the level of a child's understanding of right and wrong mixed with mystery, the main character (little boy) annoyed me and I found I couldn't enjoy the novel. But I did like the simple, basic, plot. "
— Emily, 4/20/2011 -
" ts really suspenseful and theirs mystery around every corner... IT IS NOT ONLY A BOY BOOK "
— Sophia, 4/11/2011 -
" Murder at midnight an action/adventure filled awsome novel and I really recomend that you read it! "
— Kassi, 4/8/2011 -
" Didactic. Avi is clearly more interested in making a point than telling a story. "
— Michael, 4/3/2011 -
" Good blend of mystery and medieval, if these are you things. "
— Bobbi, 2/26/2011 -
" This book is so mysterious, and perfact if you like scary stories. Its like mid-evil madness! "
— Mary, 2/18/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this mystery. It has elements of the scary ghost stories that my elementary kids want, but not so much that parents will disapprove. I haven't been disappointed by an Avi book yet! "
— Amy, 2/6/2011 -
" A magican in italy is accused for treason agaist the king. Fabrizio is solving the mystery. He meets Maria who shows the proof he needs to save the magican from exicution.At the trial they prove the prince betrays, and also a murder to save his master the magican. "
— Ronaldo, 12/15/2010
About Avi
Avi is the author of more than fifty books for children and young adults, including the 2003 Newbery Medal winner Crispin: The Cross of Lead. Along with his two Newbery Honors, he has won many other awards for his fiction. He lives with his family in Denver.
About Jeff Woodman
Jeff Woodman is an actor and narrator. He is a winner of the prestigious Audie Award and a six-time finalist. He has received twenty Earphones Awards and was named the 2008 Best Voice in Fiction & Classics, as well as one of the Fifty Greatest Voices of the Century by AudioFile magazine. As an actor, he originated the title role in Tennessee Williams’ The Notebook of Trigorin and won the S. F. Critics’ Circle Award for his performance in An Ideal Husband. In addition to numerous theater credits on and off Broadway, his television work includes Sex and the City, Law & Order, and Cosby.