Overview
""A timely adventure filled with heart, magic, and the power of family."" -- Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlings series A new Latinx middle grade fantasy debut where a secret magical academy, an evil sorcerer, and a powerful, coveted gem awaits one girl in her quest to reunite her family. Perfect for fans of Claribel A. Ortega and B. B. Alston! Twelve-year-old Chloe Vega's biggest fear is that her undocumented parents will be detained by immigration. That is, until she learns that her parents are actually part of a secret magical society...and that the suspicious looking police officers who have been hanging around their block are henchmen for an evil sorcerer determined to settle a decades-old score. Just when Chloe discovers that she has powers, too, her parents are kidnapped. In order to rescue them, she'll need to harness her abilities at an elite academy, run by the very agency who exiled her parents from the magical world. Finding herself in the center of a magical war that might destroy everything she has ever known, Chloe can't shake the feeling that the Agents of Magic are hiding secrets. With her parents' lives hanging in the balance, she must uncover who is truly on her side and fast to save her family--and the world itself.
Full Product Details
Author: Leslie Adame
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Imprint: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Volume: 1
ISBN: 9798855189728
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 16 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""A timely adventure filled with heart, magic and the power of family."" - Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlings series ""With topnotch worldbuilding, relatable characters, and rollercoaster action, Adame has created a new series that will enthrall readers and have them begging for more adventure."" - Adrianna Cuevas, author of the Pura Belpré Honor Book The Total Eclipse of Nester Lopez and the Edgar Award-winning The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto ""A heartfelt adventure full of suspense, wonder, and nonstop thrills that nabbed my imagination from the very first page."" - Terry J. Benton-Walker, author of the Alex Wise vs the End of the World series ""A socially conscious fantasy full of danger, discovery, and heart."" - Kirkus Reviews ""This fast-paced tale is a great pick for fans of magic, especially those who want to find the magic within themselves."" - Booklist
Author Information
Leslie Adame is a first-generation Mexican American and graduate of UCLA with a degree in political science and a minor in film, television, and digital media. She's always enjoyed giving back and telling stories about characters not often found in books or films. Leslie grew up in the Inland Empire, specifically Ontario, California. When she's not writing, you can find Leslie scanning the aisles of your local bookstore, lovingly pestering her family, and catching a flight to explore a new place. She loves watching rom-coms, Disney movies, and trashy reality TV in her spare time, especially while cuddling with her cat.
