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Highlights
- From Case Closed author Lauren Magaziner and award-winning artist Mirelle Ortega comes the third book in the highly illustrated middle grade fantasy series full of action, adventure, friendship, and mythical creatures.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.63" x 6.38" Paperback
- 176 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic
- Series Name: Mythics
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"It's been eight weeks since Pairing Day when the Mythics--Kit, Marina, Hailey, Ember, and Pippa--learned that they are the only ones who can save Terrafamiliar. With Golden Jumpsuit tracking their every move, the Mythics are on edge, and now it's Kit's turn to find her Mythie. Kit has a hard time relying on others and she always expects the worst to happen. She's also never had a team like the Mythics to help her. Kit's search for her mythical familiar leads to surprising secrets about the magic and history of Terrafamiliar. The Mythics realize there are bigger and darker forces at play. With Golden Jumpsuit on their trail again and her followers scattered everywhere, Kit and the Mythics must learn to follow their instincts and lean on each other. Or risk watching Terrafamiliar crumble before their eyes." --Book Synopsis
From Case Closed author Lauren Magaziner and award-winning artist Mirelle Ortega comes the third book in the highly illustrated middle grade fantasy series full of action, adventure, friendship, and mythical creatures.
It's been eight weeks since Pairing Day when the Mythics--Kit, Marina, Hailey, Ember, and Pippa--learned that they are the only ones who can save Terrafamiliar. With Golden Jumpsuit tracking their every move, the Mythics are on edge, and now it's Kit's turn to find her Mythie. Kit has a hard time relying on others and she always expects the worst to happen. She's also never had a team like the Mythics to help her.
Kit's search for her mythical familiar leads to surprising secrets about the magic and history of Terrafamiliar. The Mythics realize there are bigger and darker forces at play.
With Golden Jumpsuit on their trail again and her followers scattered everywhere, Kit and the Mythics must learn to follow their instincts and lean on each other. Or risk watching Terrafamiliar crumble before their eyes.
Review Quotes
Praise for Mythics #1: "A fun first installment in a new series that will prime readers for more." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Readers, prepare to embark on an exciting quest complete with daring adventures, mythical creatures, and an unstoppable group of friends! With THE MYTHICS: MARINA AND THE KRAKEN, Lauren Magaziner unleashes an epic new series about the power of friendship and finding what makes you special." -- Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the FRAZZLED series
"Lauren Magaziner's Mythics is exactly the kind of book I would have wanted as a kid--magical, adventurous, heartwarming, and empowering. I love each of the five heroines, and I adore this series!" -- Tae Keller, Newbery Award Winning author of When You Trap a Tiger
"Magical creatures meets the super girl squad meets awesomeness! Full of characters impossible not to love, THE MYTHICS is a witty and action-packed adventure about the power of friendship and embracing who you are." -- Amanda Foody, New York Times bestselling author of the WILDERLORE series
"This swashbuckling adventure is the perfect entry point into a new literary world." -- Booklist
Praise for Book 1 in Case Closed Series: "The 'choose your own adventure' format adds a fun twist, offering readers different options, like whom to interview, what to examine, and which clues to follow. An entertaining romp that will appeal to fans of humorous mysteries." -- School Library Journal
"The characters are real kids dealing with real worries. Carlos is so concerned about money that he takes on the near-impossible task of solving a case for his mother, but it's this concern that makes him endearing. The various options mean the story takes on a new flavor with every reading. The puzzles are based in learning, so readers work to solve each clue before moving on to the next. Magaziner blends the fun of interactive stories with a suspenseful mystery and delightful characters." -- Booklist
Praise for The Only Thing Worse Than Witches: "Readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"The kids' slowly forming friendship has real grace and authenticity." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Humorous and engaging."
-- ALA Booklist
"Lauren Magaziner fashions a rich and compelling alternative reality." -- Chicago Tribune
"Hilarious, light-hearted debut would be a great read-aloud for middle grade classrooms." -- Library Media Connection