(4) 4-6 Magic Zero series. After returning to his magical home of Arcanum, Timothy, who possesses no magic but can negate it in others, has been shunned by the town's leaders. Now they need his help to defeat an evil enemy bent on exacting his own revenge on the magicians. Once again the intriguing plot is stifled by unoriginal characters and formulaic narrative.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(4) 4-6 Magic Zero series. Timothy, the only person in Arcanum without magical powers, discovers that he's also immune to others' magic, making him powerful in his own right. In the second entry, Timothy must free his imprisoned dragon, Verilis. In these books (previously published under different titles), unique story lines and an enchanting setting are marred by weak character development and a slow pace. Review covers these Magic Zero titles: Magic Zero and Magic Zero: Dragon Secrets.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(4) 4-6 Magic Zero series. Timothy, the only person in Arcanum without magical powers, discovers that he's also immune to others' magic, making him powerful in his own right. In the second entry, Timothy must free his imprisoned dragon, Verilis. In these books (previously published under different titles), unique story lines and an enchanting setting are marred by weak character development and a slow pace. Review covers these Magic Zero titles: Magic Zero and Magic Zero: Dragon Secrets.

Reviewer: April Mazza