amari and the great game barnes and noble

Amari, a Black girl with limited means, confronts privilege and prejudice even while delving into a world of wonder, humor, and adventure, making this a sure-to-please winner.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS: “In this thrilling debut, Alston thrusts his intrepid heroine into a setting packed with magic, mythical creatures, and danger. An impressive debut series opener.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) This timely, energetic, first-person narrative moves quickly with clear descriptions, a thrilling buildup, and strong messages about profiling. Praise for AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS: “The author weaves magical whimsy with honest, realistically portrayed circumstances, allowing Amari’s literal #BlackGirlMagic to shine even when she doesn’t believe in herself. Praise for AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS: “This series debut is sure to be a hit with late elementary students and middle graders who are fans of “Harry Potter,” “Percy Jackson,” and the Men in Black movies….An excellent middle grade fantasy that will attract an immediate fan base and leave kids eager for more.” - School Library Journal (starred review) 'Fans of the first book will jump at the opportunity to immerse themselves once again in the delights and surprises of this magical world, filled with equal parts wonder and suspense.' - School Library Journal No-prep and very easy for teachers, parents, and students to follow. This is a PDF resource only for print and go.

Alston must be purchased separately to be used alongside this resource.** The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the winner’s magical rewards is Quinton’s last hope-so how can Amari refuse? This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers’ successor and determine the future of magiciankind. She’s got enough to worry about! But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League.

So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines.

But between the fearsome new Head Minister’s strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton’s curse steadily worsening, Amari’s plate is full. After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze. When did Amari and the Great Game come out?Īmari and the Great Game, is the sequel to best selling fantasy novel Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B.

Amari and the great game barnes and noble