Amari and the Night Brothers
By B. B. Alston
Amari enters a secret supernatural world—but will its illegal magic help find her missing brother?
Pageticker community rating
Average score: 4.44
From 9 readers
What do our readers think of Amari and the Night Brothers? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children find the story exciting and hard to put down, especially because of its magical world, surprising twists and strong characters. They also appreciate Amari's determination and the way the book explores discrimination and personal struggles, although some children find the story quite long.
What does the Pageticker team say about Amari and the Night Brothers?
Amari and the Night Brothers combines a richly imagined supernatural world with a warm story about family, courage and finding where you belong. Amari is a determined, relatable heroine, and the book handles discrimination and unfair judgement thoughtfully while keeping the action exciting. Suitable for confident 10+ readers who enjoy magic and mystery.
Genres
What is Amari and the Night Brothers about?
Amari Peters refuses to believe her missing brother, Quinton, is gone. When she discovers a mysterious briefcase in his closet, she is led to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, a secret organisation where magicians, fairies, and other supernatural beings exist. Determined to find Quinton, Amari must compete against seasoned magical trainees, facing scepticism and challenges, especially when her own abilities are deemed 'illegal'. With a dark magician threatening the supernatural world, Amari's journey is filled with danger, discovery, and the quest to reunite her family.
About the author
B. B. Alston is a brilliant author from South Carolina, USA. He is best known for writing the exciting story 'Amari and the Night Brothers'. B. B. Alston loves creating magical adventures full of mystery and friendship. When he’s not writing, he enjoys eating cupcakes and going for long walks in nature.
Discussion ideas around Amari and the Night Brothers
Being judged unfairly: How does Amari respond when other characters make assumptions about her, and what can the story teach us about judging someone before we know them?
Courage and determination: Which choices show Amari being brave, and how is bravery different from not feeling frightened?
Family and loyalty: Why is finding Quinton so important to Amari, and how do family relationships shape the decisions she makes?
Rules and fairness: When might rules protect people, and when might they stop people from being treated fairly?
Belonging: What helps Amari begin to feel that she belongs in the supernatural world, and what can help people feel welcome in real life?
Pages
384 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2021
First published
2021
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