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Amari and the Great Game

Amari #2
By B.B. Alston
Series: Supernatural Investigations
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Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston is an enchanting children’s book that follows Amari as she returns to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs for a new adventure. Her summer takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that her brother is missing again, and she becomes entangled in a mysterious game that could change everything. She faces challenges that test her courage and intelligence, navigating a world full of magic and intrigue.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy magical adventures and stories of young heroes unlocking hidden potential. With a thrilling plot filled with mystery and fantasy, it captures the excitement of discovering a world where magic is real. Young readers who loved tales of friendship and courage in extraordinary circumstances will find this book enchanting.

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Twelve-year-old Amari is a Junior Agent at the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations, where she deals with all kinds of weird and wonderful creatures and has a weredragon as a roommate. But that’s nothing compared to her biggest challenge: being accepted for who she is. For Amari is a magician, and magicians are the sworn enemies of the supernatural world.

After finding her missing brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze.

But between the fearsome new Head Minister’s strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton’s curse steadily worsening, Amari’s plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines. She’s got enough to worry about!

But her refusal allows someone else to step forward – a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will determine the future of magiciankind.

The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the winner’s magical rewards is Amari’s last hope for lifting Quinton’s curse – so how can she refuse?

An electrifying sequel to the award-winning Amari and the Night Brothers, this captivating fantasy novel is ideal for readers who love magic and mystery.

Read all the books in the series:

  1. Amari and the Night Brothers
  2. Amari and the Great Game
  3. Amari and the Despicable Wonders

Series: Supernatural Investigations

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  • Amari and the Metalwork Menace
    The gripping fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Nevermoor.Fourteen-year-old Amari used to be a Junior Agent at the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations, where she dealt with all kinds of weird and wonderful creatures. But ever since the...
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  • Amari and the Despicable Wonders
    The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series, that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Nevermoor. War has come to the supernatural world, and Amari's two worst enemies are leading the charge. Elaine Harlowe...
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  • Amari and the Great Game
    Twelve-year-old Amari is a Junior Agent at the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations, where she deals with all kinds of weird and wonderful creatures and has a weredragon as a roommate. But that’s nothing compared to her biggest challenge: being accepted for who she is. For Amari is a magician, and magicians are the sworn enemies of the supernatural world. After...
    By B.B. Alston
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  • Amari and the Night Brothers
    Be spellbound by the extraordinary, enchanting Amari and the Night Brothers – the first in a magical 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...
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  • Amari and the Night Brothers
    Amari and the Night Brothers
    New York Times bestseller! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a series filled with #blackgirlmagic. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor. Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police...
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Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston has been appreciated for its exciting continuation of Amari's adventures, filled with vibrant imagination and a fast-paced narrative. The book is noted for its handling of themes like prejudice and identity, alongside its rich world-building and dynamic plot. Readers have praised the seamless integration of magic and contemporary issues, making it a compelling read for younger audiences. Amari's resilience and cleverness continue to be highlighted, keeping readers engaged and eager for more.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760509897

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Edition: First Edition, Paperback

Illustration: N-A

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 406g

Pages: 432

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B.B. Alston Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Supernatural Investigations Young Adult

About the Author

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. Visit him online at www.bbalston.com

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  • Amari and the Despicable Wonders
    The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series, that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Nevermoor. War has come to the supernatural world, and Amari's two worst enemies are leading the charge. Elaine Harlowe...
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  • Amari and the Night Brothers
    Be spellbound by the extraordinary, enchanting Amari and the Night Brothers – the first in a magical 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...
    By B.B. Alston
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  • Amari and the Metalwork Menace
    The gripping fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Nevermoor.Fourteen-year-old Amari used to be a Junior Agent at the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations, where she dealt with all kinds of weird and wonderful creatures. But ever since the...
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