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The Magic Medallion (Cynthia's Attic Book Two)

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In this the second book in the Cynthia's Attic series, best friends Gus and Cynthia are once again swept back in time into a world of fantasy, mystery and adventure. These two young protagonists never give up or say no at the opportunity of a good thrill, and this book is even better than the first.

By way of the magic trunk in Cynthia's old and cobweb-filled attic, the girls are transported back to 1914, where they end up in a circus and at the hands of a sinister and mean hobo clown who tries to force them to work for him as clown performers. They also meet a beautiful and alluring fortune-teller gypsy who rescues them from the circus. However, she has a proposition for them that may be even more dangerous--they must travel in time to find the lost magic medallion. And if Gus and Cynthia don't accept, they may not be able to get back to their present-day homes. As they go in search of the magic medallion, the girls meet a set of interesting characters and fall into a vortex of mystery and escapades.

The action is non-stop, the dialogue engaging, the secondary characters intriguing, and the protagonists nothing short of adorable--smart, kind, and with an unbeatable sense of adventure. This is a middle-grade novel that will be devoured by girls ages 10-13. I eagerly look forward to the third book in the series.

--Mayra Calvani, Mayra's Secret Bookcase

Mary Cunningham's second book in the Cynthia's Attic series, reunites best friends, Cynthia and Gus for another trail-blazing adventure. The amateur sleuths have a nose for trouble and just can't resist the urge to visit the mysterious old trunk in the attic. With non-stop action from cover to cover, there's more than enough twists, turns and danger to keep readers up past well past bedtime.
Climbing the dusty stairs, the girls knew that although there were no ghosts, goblins or giant spiders in the attic, the real excitement was in great-grandmother's old trunk. Expecting things to be just the way they had left them, the girls were shocked to find Cynthia's great-grandfather's circus train in-front of the trunk. Magically the girls are thrust back in time, to the year 1914, where they eventually find themselves forced to perform by a nasty hobo clown. Rescued from the sinister Blackie, by the beautiful, fortune teller, Gabriella, Cynthia and Gus have unwittingly become entangled in the theft of her family's most cherished treasure. The adventure is wrought with danger as the girls must travel through time and locate the magic medallion. Should they refuse, they may never be able to return to their present-day lives.
In this second volume of the Cynthia's Attic series, the girls meet a host of new and interesting characters and explore a wide range of settings. This is an irresistible adventure series - that has it all..entertaining, exciting and engaging,- a non-stop, thrilling ride through time. I eagerly await the third installment in this unique series!

Happy Reading!
RJ xx
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Volume 3 in this wonderful youth series will be available December 2007!! Now is the perfect time to explore Cynthia's Attic with the young reader in your family!

"The Magic Medallion" is a fun, fast-paced adventure I would highly recommend for children aged ten to thirteen. Two best friends are brought back in time where they meet colorful characters. There is just enough danger to be suspenseful without being scary. The characters seem real, and the ending is happy with all loose ends tied up--except for the tantalizing bit about the bayou! To me, this is better than the Magic Tree House because we truly get to know the characters. I can't wait to read the next adventure!

Kudos to author Mary Cunningham! The Magic Medallion is a fast paced adventurous tale taking young readers from one precarious situation to the next. Chalk full of suspense and surprise that keep those pages turning. Our heroines, Gus and Cynthia, banter as only true best friends do. Perfect for ages 10 - 13 (and the parents and teachers of 10 -13 year olds as well!)
Hey Mary - Will Gus ever get a decent meal?

Bravo!