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Amari and the Night Brothers

Amari and the Night Brothers 1

Supernatural Investigations : Book 1

by B. B. Alston
Paperback
Publication Date: 20/01/2021
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The most extraordinary and enchanting book of the year is here! Amari and the Night Brothers – the first in a magical new series for all ages from breakout author B.B. Alston.  

Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing older brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good. 

So when she discovers a ticking briefcase in his closet containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she’s certain the secretive organisation holds the key to locating Quinton – if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairies, aliens, and other supernatural creatures all being real. 

Now she must compete for a spot against kids who’ve known about magic their whole lives. No matter how hard she tries, Amari can’t seem to escape their intense scrutiny and doubt – especially once her own supernaturally enhanced talent is deemed ‘illegal’.   

With an evil magician threatening the supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she’s an enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn’t stick it out and pass the tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton ...

Praise for Amari and the Night Brothers: 

"Sharp, funny and brightly imaginative – a big adventure filled with magic and heart"
Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series 

"An enchanting fantasy adventure filled with heart and soul. Amari is magical!"
Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give.  

"As a former black girl misfit who wanted nothing more in the world than to be magical, this book is a song to my soul. Amari is the heroine we all need."
Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin
ISBN:
9781760505882
9781760505882
Category:
Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
20-01-2021
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
432
Dimensions (mm):
198x128mm

"Sharp, funny and brightly imaginative – a big adventure filled with magic and heart."
Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series

"An enchanting fantasy adventure filled with heart and soul. Amari is magical!"
Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give.

"As a former black girl misfit who wanted nothing more in the world than to be magical, this book is a song to my soul. Amari is the heroine we all need."
Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin

"Amari and the Night Brothers gives an electrifying jolt to middle-grade fantasy, that takes the ingredients we know and love – strong-willed, relatable protagonist, a worthy quest, and a thrilling magical portal – and makes them fresh and new. From the first pages, Amari is at once self-possessed and an underdog, battling racism, bias and poverty, all later mirrored in her efforts to find her brother inside the fantastical labyrinth of the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs. Funny, fast-paced, and ultimately moving, B.B. Alston's debut is a rousing success and kicks off a series that will truly stand out from the rest!"
Soman Chainani, author of the bestselling The School for Good and Evil series

"The surprises and story never slow down for a minute in this magical, astonishing world, with a heroine who’s like Buffy meets Meg Murry multiplied by Shuri to the power of awesome. I want to live in Amari’s world and watch her save it (or have her come here and save ours!)!"
Tui T. Sutherland, bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series

"Clever, imaginative, and filled with heart. I loved every magical page."
J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of The Storm Runner

"Fast-paced adventure and cutthroat pre-adolescent contempt make for a delightfully challenging journey here, particularly considering the ways that Alston frames Amari’s racial and economic experiences as a Black girl as the root of her strong-willed nature and spirit of integrity. It’s a good thing this book is the first of a series, because readers will be sorely disappointed when it ends."
Booklist, starred review

"This series debut is sure to be a hit with late elementary students and middle-graders who are fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and the Men in Black movies. There are a lot of diverse characters who will be relatable to all kids. Amari is tough, smart, kind, and very likeable. The plot doesn’t shy away from depictions of racism and discrimination, which may provide necessary, thoughtful discussion topics for classrooms and families...This story is action-packed with no fluff; a magical world readers will want to visit, blended with contemporary themes. An excellent middle-grade fantasy that will attract an immediate fan base and leave kids eager for more."
School Library Journal, starred review

"Alston’s middle-grade debut is a breath of fresh air in the normal-kid-finds-out-they’re-magic genre, with Amari’s snappy, no-nonsense narration, a mix of new, bizarre supernatural creatures and classic vampires and witches, and rich world-building that reads as both familiar and fantastic...Her feelings of inadequacy from living in her brilliant brother’s shadow will ring true for any younger sibling or legacy kid, making later realizations of her own worth and abilities all the sweeter. While the book concludes with a satisfyingly unknotted dénouement, there’s a wealth of material for possible sequels, and readers will no doubt cross their fingers for more of Amari’s adventures."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The author weaves magical whimsy with honest, realistically portrayed circumstances, allowing Amari’s literal #BlackGirlMagic to shine even when she doesn’t believe in herself. This timely, energetic, first-person narrative moves quickly with clear descriptions, a thrilling buildup, and strong messages about profiling. An impressive debut series opener."
Kirkus Reviews, starred review

B. B. Alston

B. B. Alston lives in Lexington, South Carolina. His debut novel, Amari and the Night Brothers, is a #1 Kids’ Indie Next pick and the winner of Barnes & Noble’s inaugural Children’s and YA Book Award as well as a New York Times and indie bestseller.

When not writing, he can be found eating too many sweets and exploring country roads to see where they lead

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“Go to any corner of the world and you’ll find tales of beings and creatures that only seem possible in our imaginations. What if I told you that living among us are all the beings we’ve come to pass off as myth?”

Amari Peters is a twelve year old Black kid from the projects. She lives with her Mama, who is working herself into the ground trying to make ends meet. Amari’s older brother and biggest supporter, Quinton, has been missing for almost six months.

“He made me believe I could actually do anything I set my mind to. He made me believe in me.”

Amari refuses to believe that Quinton is dead or that his disappearance is a result of him getting mixed up in something shady, despite what everyone else seems to think. She knows her brother is alive and that he would never compromise his values, and she’s determined to be the one to find him.

Amari, an outcast, is about to learn there’s much more to this world than she ever dreamed possible. People have judged Amari for things about herself she can’t change, even if she wanted to, her entire life. Now she’s received an invitation to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, “a location that handles several million very well-kept secrets.”

Amari’s new roommate, Elsie Rodriguez, is a weredragon who can see other people’s emotions. Elsie has so much potential, as a loyal friend, as an inventor and as a serious contender for the honour of being my favourite character (besides Amari, of course).

Amari travels in elevators that have more personality than some humans. My favourites were super speedy Lucy and Mischief, the part time service elevator with a dirty-rascal chip. You’ll need them to visit the Bureau’s various departments.

Amari learns some really cool things (boogeypersons eat fear, which apparently tastes like chicken) but she quickly discovers that prejudice also exists in the supernatural world. I hope all of the kids who read this book take to heart the message of believing in yourself.

“In the end, we are all bound by our choices.”

I need someone to magic up the sequel for me. I don’t think I can wait until 2022 to read it!

Full review can be found on my blog.

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