First published 2017
Runaway street magician Carter stumbles into a sleepy New England town and discovers a secret society of young misfits with magical powers. But when greedy B.B. Bosso and his crew of crooked carnies arrive to steal everything in sight, Carter and his newfound friends must band together to save their community from the villains' tricks. In the process, they learn the true meaning of friendship, community, and the magic within.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: New England
Period: 21st-century
253 pages · Paperback · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers