Murder At Midnight - Audio Library Edition [Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]

Avi (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Newbery Medalist and master storyteller Avi returns to Scholastic with a tantalizing prequel to his bestselling medieval mystery MIDNIGHT MAGIC.

FORMAT: 4 CDs, Unabridged
NARRATOR: Jeff Woodman

A plot to overthrow King Claudio is brewing in the Kingdom of Pergamontio. Scholarly Mangus the magician -- along with his street-smart and faithful new servant boy, Fabrizio -- have been marked as easy scapegoats for the traitor lurking within the king's court. Together, these two unlikely partners must gather clues to solve the mystery and prove their innocence before the stroke of midnight. . . or face death!

Intricate plotting, surprise twists, and lively prose make for another suspenseful page-turner that stands alone or sets the stage for MIDNIGHT MAGIC!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4-7–Avi transports listeners to Renaissance Italy in this companion story (2009) to Midnight Magic (2009, both Scholastic). Fabrizio, the ten-year-old servant of Mangus the Magician, strives desperately to please his master and learn the art of magic. But when treasonous papers appear in Pergamontio calling for the overthrow of King Claudio, Mangus is arrested. The papers are exact duplicates of each other and everyone in the kingdom knows only the magic of the devil could create such a thing. With Mangus in prison, it is up to Fabrizio to discover the truth and free his master. Fabrizio befriends Maria whose parents have brought a printing press to Pergamontio and they race the clock to uncover the real traitor before Mangus is put to death. Jeff Woodman provides terrific narration, giving each character a distinct voice. Although the abrupt ending might be disappointing, most listeners will enjoy this slightly spooky stroll into the past.Tricia Melgaard, Centennial Middle School, Broken Arrow, OK
© Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About the Author

Avi, who goes by the name his twin sister gave him when they were about one year old, is the author of more than 30 books and winner of more than 90 awards, including the Newbery Medal and two Newbery Honors. His work spans many genres - historical fiction, coming-of-age, comedy, mystery, and fantasy. A former librarian and father of three grown sons, Avi was raised in Brooklyn and now lives in Denver, Colorado. For more information about Avi, visit: avi-writer.com and scholastic.com/tradebooks

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0545160901
• ISBN-13: 978-0545160902
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,089,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)