Enigma

A Magical Mystery

By Base, Graeme

Publishers Summary:
Bestseller Graeme Base harks back to his classic New York Times bestselling solve-the-mystery story The Eleventh Hour in an all-new book that will “puzzle” and entice young readers. Enter a magical world in this warm, funny, and enduring story about the special relationship between a grandson and his grandpa—and their love for magic. Bertie Badger loves to visit the Retirement Home for Elderly Magicians and watch his grandpa perform magic tricks. But one day all the magicians’ props go missing, so Bertie sets off to investigate. Can he solve the mystery in time to save the show? This clever book will engage readers as they are challenged to solve the mystery along with Bertie, discovering where the missing props have gone by using a decoder included with the book that reveals the mystery. Graeme Base, creator of Animalia and many bestselling and beloved books for children, conjures up an inventive, irresistible tale.

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ISBN
978-0-81097-245-2
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on November 1, 2008

Gr 3-6 Someone has stolen the props belonging to the residents of a retirement home for magicians, and Bertie Badger, the grandson of one of the illusionists, vows to find them. As he meets the performers, they each tell him a little about their specialty and what's missing. "My top hat, cape, and wand have gone, but there is worse to tell: /My precious magic bunny rabbit's disappeared as well!" Bertie discovers the thief, but it is left to readers to find the lost it...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

Bertie Badger's grandfather, a retired magician, lives in a community of fellow tricksters. When their magic props disappear, Bertie...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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