Odyssey, Shawn Thomas. The Magician’s Tower, 293 pgs. Edgmont USA, 2013. $15.99. Sexual Content: G; Language: G; Violence: G. A sequel to The Wizard of Dark Street, Thirteen-year-old Oona Crate’s detective business hasn’t really taken off yet, so she decides to enter The Magician’s Tower Contest. And before she knows it there are several mysteries to solve. Who stole the plans to the contest? Where are Madame Iree’s missing dresses? And the most important who stole Madame Romania’s (from Romania) punchbowl oracle that tells each person one true answer. Oona wants to ask the punchbowl oracle about the deaths in her family. She is determined to solve all the mysteries and to win the contest. She will have to beat the unpleasant Isadora, her chivalrous BOYFRIEND Roderick, and handsome Deacon. Isadora challenges Oona (a natural magician) to not use magic in the contest. The answers will change Dark Street as Oona knows it. Suspense, adventure, and a hint of romance make this sequel a good choice. Purchase if the first book is popular at your library. EL/MS – ADVISABLE. Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
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