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Magic at midnight

By Phyllis Arkle

At midnight, painted inn-sign animals vanish—can one boy uncover their secret before thieves strike?

magical · mysterious · adventurous · charming

Genres

Fantasy Mystery Adventure

What is Magic at midnight about?

At midnight, something extraordinary happens in the village: the painted animals on the inn signs come to life and slip away from their wooden boards. They meet beside the pond, where they play, swim and share secrets. But when thieves plan to steal a valuable painting, the magical creatures must act. Only one village boy notices that the animals are not always back in place by dawn. Can he uncover the midnight mystery and stop the robbery?

About the author

Phyllis Arkle was a British author who loved writing stories for children. She is best known for her exciting series about the Railway Cat, which follows the adventures of a clever cat living at a busy train station. Her books have delighted many young readers with their fun characters and heart-warming tales.

Pages

107 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

1974

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