Rise of the Shadow

****Siblings Emma and Alex tumble into a secret world where magic is real and skilled illusionists can perform actual tricks–for better or worse. Perfect for fans of the Magic Misfits and the Land of Stories series.* * ** After their parents vanished, Alex and Emma are sent to live with strict Uncle Mordo. Only Emma’s pet rabbit, Pimawa, keeps them company. But when flying skeletons called Rag-o-Rocs storm their once-quiet home, the kids escape just in time with Pimawa leading the way. The rabbit takes the siblings to the Conjurian, a land where magic exists and Pimawa can talk. But the Conjurian is in trouble. Magic has been disappearing, and the Shadow Conjurer, the most mysterious sorcerer of all, is on the hunt for the Eye of Dedi, an object so powerful it could destroy the Conjurian and human worlds. The battle to control all magic has begun. There’s only one problem: Alex and Emma don’t have any! Masterful storytelling and dozens of captivating illustrations fill author-illustrator Brian Anderson’s world with charm and intrigue. Fall under the spell of the Conjurers. **Part A Series of Unfortunate Events, part Tony Abbott’s* **** The Copernicus Legacy, *****this adventure has impressive tricks up its sleeve.* * ***-Booklist* ** **Magnetic and inviting. It’s rare that a cast of characters is just as magical as the world around them. This story–especially with its brilliant illustrations– succeeds in luring readers into another world. -Scott Reintgen, author of* **** Saving Fable ** *