The Mermaid Reveal (School for Unusual Magic #3) - by Liz Montague (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Three friends discover magic and mayhem around every corner of their school in this illustrated series from New Yorker cartoonist and NAACP Image Award nominee Liz Montague that's perfect for fans of Witchlings and The Wizards of Waverly Place.

Lav is about to start at a new school in Chicago, but his heart is torn between his home and his friends back in Brooklyn.

Luckily, the Brooklyn School of Magic, the Brooklyn Under school of Magic, and the Chicago Academy of Magical Arts are all participating in a new initiative to unify all Magic Bearers. Lav is thrilled because he's now able to see Amethyst, in her first semester at the Under School and thriving, and Rose, who seems unsure of how to find her footing during their final year of Elementary Magic, a lot easier and more regularly. But the undertaking, a play that will be practiced and put on is a space that's accessible for all three communities, isn't as smooth sailing as anyone hoped.

Unsure of his ability, Lav is feeling hopeless. But with the power of magic and friendship, he just might be able to make the difference all Magic Bearers need.

Review Quotes

Praise for Mermaid Reveal:

"A clever story that explroes the interplay between relationships and magic." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Maybe An Artist:

* "...Montague's illustrations, rendered in a flat pastel color palette and paired with deadpan humor and insightful social commentary, crafts an inspiring journey of self-discovery, self-expression, and self-love." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A delightful combination of text and images delivered with humor and heart." -- Kirkus Reviews

"The book is very effective in capturing the frustration and confusion of a young person dealing with a learning disorder and using her love of art to help her navigate reading. Montague's story is sometimes poignant but ultimately sweet and uplifting, and it will provide inspiration for young artists everywhere." -- School Library Journal

About the Author

Liz Montague began as a cartoonist for The New Yorker in 2019. She is the author-illustrator of the graphic novel Maybe an Artist, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, the picture book Jackie Ormes Draws the Future, and the middle grade series Magic for Beginners. Liz is passionate about nature and emotional literacy. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her husband Pat.