Kylie the Magnificent
Part of the Orca Currents series
- Subject
- Performing Arts - General
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Size
- 12.4 cm × 18.8 cm
- ISBN
- 9781459828070
A true magician never reveals their secrets or takes "you can't" as an answer.
Fourteen-year-old Kylie really wants to be a part of the magician’s showcase. The problem is, the director has already decided that, because she’s a girl, Kylie would be better off assisting a magician rather than doing her own routine. Determined to prove him wrong, Kylie decides to team up with her friend Min to secure a spot in the show. But while working on their act, Kylie loses sight of what it means to be a good friend. Tired of being mistreated, Min leaves and teams up with another magician. Will Kylie and Min make up in time to bring their act to the stage?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
About the author
Marty ChanAuthor
Marty Chan writes books for kids, stage plays for adults, and social media posts for fun. He's best known for his bestselling thriller, Haunted Hospital. He's also written Dragon on the Loose, which was shortlisted for the Silver Birch Express Award in 2024. Marty has toured around the world without ever leaving his basement. He has developed a unique and dynamic way of presenting virtually using tech tricks, stage magic, and improv. He works and lives in Edmonton with his wife and their two cats.
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What reviewers said
“Chan writes about more than just a couple of 14-year-olds who want to be magicians. He also writes about family, and friendship…A must-read.”
“Chan deftly turns the everyday tensions of friendship issues and the magic show into a fast-moving plot without veering into melodrama...A strong choice for reluctant readers who are looking for an accessible, realistic read about friendship and working through differences.”
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