The 66th Rebirth of Frankie Caridi #1 - by Johnny Marciano

Book Synopsis

Normally "back to school" means gathering supplies and buying new clothes, but Frankie Caridi has never known normal. So when her "back to school" consists of learning how to use crystals to power her mind and trapping marauding spirits, she adapts. But the secrets of magic are nothing compared to the secrets she learns about her own past.

Frankie is used to living in her younger brother's shadow. Lucie is outgoing, smart, kind, and has horns. Yes, horns. Frankie's life has always revolved around Lucie, so when she's told she must attend a new boarding school because Lucie has been given a full scholarship, she knows she has no other choice. But something about the Pythagorean Institute is off. The building looks like a prison, half of the students have horns like her brother, and the headmaster acts more like a cult leader than a principal. Even weirder, however, are the dreams Frankie has been having since she moved into her dorm. Dreams that sometimes seem more like... memories.

Trapped in this new school with no way home, Frankie must get to the bottom of why the place unsettles her so much. But in learning about the Institute, Frankie learns more about herself--and her past--than she could ever have expected. What she discovers brings her out of her brother's shadow and gives her powers beyond belief, but the spotlight comes with its own set of troubles.

Review Quotes

"Real and otherworldly dramas collide. A twisty story with broad reader appeal...and the cliffhanger ending will leave readers hungry for more." --Kirkus Reviews

"[H]umor, suspense, and a brisk pace will make for an enjoyable introduction to a promising contribution to the magical school genre." --BCCB, starred review

About the Author

Johnny Marciano is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. Alongside the well-known Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat series, he has also authored the Witches of Benevento series, The No-Good Nine, and Madeline at the White House. A nonfiction author as well, Johnny also penned Anonyponymous. He lives in Red Hook, Brooklyn, with his wife, daughter, two cats, and a dog.