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Synopsis
Falsely accused of plotting to overthrow King Claudio, scholarly Mangus the magician, along with his street-smart servant boy, Fabrizio, face deadly consequences unless they can track down the real traitor by the stroke of midnight.
Is Murder at Midnight appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this book features peril, false accusations, and a race-against-time mystery with consequences of execution. Violence is implied but not graphic, appropriate for middle grade readers who enjoy suspenseful mysteries.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death threat, false accusation, and political violence.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy the clever mystery-solving duo racing to unmask a traitor before midnight strikes and they face deadly consequences.