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392 pp.
| Little |
April, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-316-34087-8$16.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-316-34089-2
(3)
4-6
Buddies Dominic, Z, and Loop discover the lure of illusion through their Texas town's new magic shop, Conjuring Cats. Determined to win a teen magician's competition, they spend the summer practicing their tricks. López successfully layers rich characterization with the intrigue of magic tricks, while friendship, family, and individual conflicts present realistic challenges for the competitive boys. Trick names and magician credits are appended.