Jaden Powers and the Inheritance Magic

(Hardback)

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In this magical middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of The Marvellers and Amari and the Night Brothers, a shy boy must step up and become his own hero after his best friend disappears at a magical school. Jaden and Elijah have been best friends since they were born. Theyre so close that Jaden doesnt even mind that hes constantly living in talented, high-achieving Elijahs shadowwell, he doesnt mind much. But then Elijah disappears, leaving behind nothing but a cryptic note asking for Jadens help. The next day, Jaden is invited to attend Elijahs fancy private boarding school. Only, it turns out its not a boarding school at all. Its a school for magic! Somehow, before Elijah vanished, he used his note to transfer part of his own magic into Jadena feat that is supposed to be impossible. Determined to find his friend, Jaden agrees to attend the school and learn to control his new powers. But a sinister force is threatening to destroy the whole magical world. And if Jaden doesnt stop it, hell be the next to disappear.

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Perry spins fine intrigue through compelling worldbuilding that's anchored by an amiable hero who unearths his inner strength thanks to compassion and determination . . . Utterly hypnotic. * Kirkus Reviews *
Memorable characters and vibrant worldbuilding brings this absorbing fantasy by Perry to life . . . [A] fast-paced, spellbinding adventure. * Publishers Weekly *

Author Bio

Jamar J. Perry is the author of the Cameron Battle series. He received his PhD in literacy education, language, culture, and social inquiry from the University of Maryland, College Park. Before, he taught middle school language arts for four years, where the majority of the students were Black boys. Like Cameron and Jaden, he hopes that one day all Black boys can understand how magical and joyful they really are, no matter how different they may feel. Twitter: @jamarperry Instagram: @jamarjperry www.jamarjperry.com