Ages 8+1-min guideFantasyAdventureFamily
Amari and the Night Brothers
by B.B. Alston
Good fitA good fit for most kids 8 and up. A fast, twisty magic adventure with a big heart. Expect monster fights and real bullying over race and money.
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What it’s about
Amari’s big brother, Quinton, has been missing for months. A briefcase he left invites her to a summer tryout at the secret Bureau of Supernatural Affairs. There she learns she has magician powers, which are illegal.
The ending
What might come up
ViolenceSomeA few fistfights, and magic battles with monsters. Human-monster hybrids attack, and some people are killed.
Death and lossSomeQuinton has been missing for months, and a bully says he is probably dead. Monster attacks kill people, mostly offstage.
Unkind behaviorSomeRich classmates bully Amari for being Black and poor. At camp, kids and some adults treat her as dangerous.
Scary momentsA littleA villain creates human-monster hybrids. Amari finds her brother trapped in a trance.
Family stressA littleAmari’s dad left, and her mom is heartbroken over Quinton.
LanguageNone
RomanceA littleAmari and her partner, Dylan, grow close. She has a crush on him, and they hold hands.
Why kids like it
A secret magic agency, a weredragon roommate, and twists right up to the end.
Free printable quiz
- 1Who is Amari trying to find?
- 2What secret group does Amari try out for?
- 3What is Amari’s roommate?
- 4Why are many people at the Bureau afraid of Amari?
