Children's Book Review

PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM — CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW Amari and the Night Brothers

Author: B.B. Alston · Publisher: Balzer + Bray Reviewer: Maisy Fallon, Children’s Library Associate, SOKC Public Library

Amari Peter’s older brother disappeared six months ago. Everyone has given up on finding him except Amari. She would do anything to find her brother, so when she hears ticking suddenly coming from her brother’s bedroom closet, she investigates.

She finds a world filled with magic, supernatural creatures, secret agencies and mystery. And her brother? He was a famous agent, the best protector of this magic world. The only problem is, even in this supernatural world, everyone denies knowing what happened to her brother.

Amari doesn’t believe them. Certain that someone at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs knows what happened to her brother, Amari decides to become an agent at the bureau. She accepts internship at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs and begins to investigate.

Amari and the Night Brothers is a great book for fans of Harry Potter and the Percy Jackson series. The sequel Amari and the Great Game is due out April 5, 2022. You can pick up the book at your local library. It’s also available as an eBook and audiobook on Libby.

For more book recommendations stop by the children’s desk at your local library or call 405-979-2200.

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