Summary
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Last Magician series comes a “searing and satisfying” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade debut steeped in magical realism about a bird-loving boy who moves to the countryside where he encounters dangerous creatures invading through a rip in the sky.
Xavier T. Fletcher is an Odd Duck. At least, that’s what everyone in his sleepy little suburb seems to think. Luckily, birds happen to be the aspiring naturalist’s favorite thi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534431911 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534431918 |
| Author: | Lisa Maxwell |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Margaret K McElderry Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 11 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 130mm x 194mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“The worldbuilding is tight in this eerie take on the battle between good and evil with a distinct message about the environmental impact of human activity…Searing and satisfying.” – Kirkus Reviews * 6/1/24 *
“In her middle grade debut, Maxwell presents through a realistic lens an approachable, magical adventure that’s reminiscent of A Wrinkle in Time.” – Publishers Weekly * 7/8/2024 *
“The enthralling story employs delightfully precise and sophisticated language to conjure a disquieting countryside setting that feels both cozy and menacing in turn. Xavier makes for a charming and compassionate companion, and the complicated familial relationships feel eminently relatable. A pleasurable page-turner with style and suspense to spare.” – Booklist * 6/1/2024 *
Lisa Maxwell
Lisa Maxwell is the New York Times bestselling author of the Last Magician series and Unhooked. She’s worked around words all her life and is currently a professor at a local college. She has strong opinions about pasta and a soft spot for loud music and fast cars. When she’s not writing books, you can usually find her going on adventures with her husband and two amazing boys. Though she grew up in Akron, Ohio, she now calls northern Virginia home.
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