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Magic, Madness, and Mischief

By Kelly McCullough
Magic, Madness, and Mischief by Kelly McCullough digital book - Fable

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From the author of School for Sidekicks comes a witty and thoughtful middle-grade fantasy about the bonds of family and the strength of true friendship.

Kalvan Monroe is worried. Either he’s going mad or he really did wake up with uncontrollable fire magic and accidentally summon a snarky talking fire hare. (Yes, that’s right, a hare. Made of fire. That talks.) He’s got to be going crazy, right?

But if he’s not, then magic actually is real, and he’s got even more problems to worry about. Because Kalvan isn’t the only one with powers. The same fire magic that allows him to talk his way into and out of trouble burned too brightly in his mother, damaging her mind and leaving her vulnerable to the cold, manipulative spells of the Winter King.

Can Kalvan gain control of his power in time to save his mother, or will their fires be snuffed out forever?

Kelly McCullough combines Magic, Madness, and Mischief--as well as danger--in a delightful fantasy set in a magical version of St. Paul, Minnesota.

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“I’m not truly the target audience for this book as it is more of a pre-young adult book. But I enjoy this author so, why not? Over all a very enjoyable story that has a bit of Harry Potter mixed with Percy Jackson mixed with a mid-west hippie vibe. Kalvan is 13 and in the midst of typical teenage angst when his life changes because he unknowingly summons a fire hare. This act opens up magical abilities and starts him down a path to safe the world, or at least St Paul MN. It is so difficult to find good middle grade stories that are well written and have a male lead character that actually has depth and isn’t too formulaic. Mr McCullough does a nice job creating a vibrant world of magic, set with a “present day” feel. He is able to write the character of Kalvan to be true and real. The story kept me in engaged with the characters and their journey. I wanted to see Kalvan save the day, or at least his own behind. For a younger reader who wants a world of magic, this is a great way to jump in.”

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