As a digital subscriber, you’ll receive unlimited access to Horn Book web exclusives and extensive archives, as well as access to our highly searchable Guide/Reviews Database.
To access other site content, visit The Horn Book homepage.
To continue you need an active subscription to hbook.com.
Subscribe now to gain immediate access to everything hbook.com has to offer, as well as our highly searchable Guide/Reviews Database, which contains tens of thousands of short, critical reviews of books published in the United States for young people.
Thank you for registering. To have the latest stories delivered to your inbox, select as many free newsletters as you like below.
No thanks. Return to article
256 pp.
| Holiday |
July, 2025 |
TradeISBN 9780823458547$17.99
(3)
4-6
Expelled from yet another boarding school, intrepid almost-twelve-year-old Rowan interns at her grandfather’s Library of Curiosities where she must solve a mystery involving stolen enchanted objects, a hidden item, family secrets, and her parents' deaths to clear her name. Along the way, she forms new friendships and navigates tensions with the enigmatic magician Silverjack. This middle-grade novel offers a compelling blend of adventure, intrigue, humor, and self-discovery. A delightful exploration of family and the magic of curiosity.