{"product_id":"carnival-magic-the-other-side-9781524740214","title":"Carnival Magic (The Other Side)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA summer by the seashore turns into a fantastical adventure for Tess \u0026amp; Max in this magical tale filled with excitement  acrobatics  hypnosis  and wonder.  Tess and Max are back in England for another summer with their Aunt Evie--this time by the seashore in South Devon. And theyre incredibly excited about the travelling carnival thats come to town. There are rides  games  acrobats  The House of Mirrors--and even a psychic  with a beautiful wagon all her own.  In a visit to the psychics wagon  while Tess is being hypnotized  the wagon seems to move. Before Tess can shake herself out of the hypnosis  before Max can do anything  they seem to be travelling--along with the rest of the carnival--too quickly for the two of them to jump out. But where are they going and what awaits them? Will they be caught in a world different from their own? And do the Baranova twins  acrobats who miss their sister almost as much as Tess and Max miss their family  hold the keys to the mystery?  Internationally bestselling author Amy Ephron returns with a companion novel to The Castle in the Mist and creates a magical tale filled with adventure  mystery  fantasy  family  and fun.  Praise for Carnival Magic:  \"Full of wonder and real-life enchantment  Amy Ephrons Carnival Magic is a charming adventure that will make a believer out of anyone!\" Rachel Vail  author of Well  That Was Awkward and the Friendship Ring series  \"Tess is a thoroughly modern heroine: Shes athletic  impulsive  and fearless . . . The siblings are authentic children and the fantastic elements are the stuff of daydreams. Perfect for classroom read-alouds.\" Kirkus Reviews  \"The short chapters filled with mystery and action will have readers eagerly continuing to discover the secrets that await them. . . . Fans of the first book will be eager for this fun middle-grade fantasy with a classic sensibility.\" Booklist  \"The setting is contemporaryyet the language and tone feel distinctly nostalgic. This novel  which works as a stand alone  will captivate readers who enjoy their whimsy with a dash of risk.\" School Library Journal  \"Carnival Magic is a softer otherworldly take on childhood mystery  reminiscent of classics like A Secret Garden . . . it is in itself an escape. Tess especially follows in that lineage of strong  intelligent female characters  a sort of Lucy Pevensie\/Hermione Granger hybrid who is a leader  who believes in magic.\" Teen Vogue  \"Amy Ephron has always been a magical storyteller. . . . In Carnival Magic  the companion book to Ephrons successful The Castle in the Mist . . . Tess and Max are teaching children and their parents about the power of thoughtful decision-making  loyalty  and self-confidence. Life lessons and carnival rides . . . the perfect beach read for all ages.\" Parade  Ephron renders this magical world with such assertive beauty that readers of all ages  who are fortunate enough to believe in the power of magic  will enjoy immersing themselves in the roller-coaster fun of these stories  and come to trust  even if for a short time  that in this alternate universe it is possible for us to come together and touch the sky. Jewish Journal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67924207173685,"sku":"ByrdShop_1524740217","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781524740214.jpg?v=1794130849","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/carnival-magic-the-other-side-9781524740214","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}