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Gr 4–7—In this gripping series introduction, readers meet 12-year-old Danny, who is dealing with the traumatic and shady aftermath of his parents' deaths. Both of Danny's parents were entertainers at the dark, New Age, traveling Mysterium circus. An explosion at his school forces the boy to accompany his journalist aunt to Hong Kong. Soon after, his aunt is kidnapped, and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

After Danny's parents perish in a suspicious fire, Danny grows paranoid. He leaves his traveling circus family--the Mys...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The fast-paced plot is full of chase scenes, mystery, and narrow escapes - not to mention kidnapping and crime syndicates. Danny's passion for magic is infectious, and descriptions of his death-defying stunts will have readers on the edge of their seats: "It takes vital seconds to locate the second lock in the gloom . . . [Danny] lets the air seep very slow...Log In or Sign Up to Read More