Amari and the Night Brothers
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Amari and the Night Brothers Book Trailer - David M. from LaSalle Springs Middle School
About the Author
B. B. Alston is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Amari and the Night Brothers and Amari and the Great Game. His books have been published in more than 30 countries and won numerous awards including being named the Overall Winner of the Barnes & Noble Children's and YA Book Awards. A major motion picture is currently being developed by Universal. When not writing, he can be found eating too many sweets and exploring country roads to see where they lead.
About the Book
Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good.
So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she's certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton -- if she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairies, aliens, and other supernatural creatures being real.
Now she must compete for a spot against kids who've known about magic their whole lives. No matter how hard she tries, Amari can't seem to escape their intense scrutiny and doubt--especially once her own supernaturally enhanced talent is deemed "illegal." With an evil magical threatening the supernatural world, and her classmates thinking she's an enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn't stick it out and pass the tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton.
Praise for Amari and the Night Brothers:
"An enchanting fantasy adventure filled with heart and soul. Amari is magical!" --Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate You Give
"As a former black girl misfit who wanted nothing more in the world than to be magical, this book is a song to my soul. Amari is the heroine we all need." --Nic Stone, #1 New York Times best selling author of Dear Martin
"Sharp, funny, and brightly imaginative." --Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series
"I loved every magical page." --J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of The Storm Runner
"Amari and the Night Brothers gives an electrifying jolt to middle grade fantasy. ...Funny, fast-paced, and ultimately moving, B.B. Alston's debut is a rousing success!" --Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series
"The surprises and story never slow down for a minute in this magical, astonishing world, with a heroine who's like Buffy meets Meg Murry, multiplied by Shuri to the power of awesome." --Tui T. Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of the wings of Fire series
"Weaves magical whimsy with honest, realistically portrayed circumstances, allowing Amari's literal #BlackGirlMagic to shine."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Awards
#1 New York Times bestseller
ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
ALA Notable Children's Book
YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults
Resources/Teaching Ideas
YouTube Link to author's reading of Amari and the Night Brothers
YouTube Link to audiobook excerpt of Chapter 1
DIY Magic Tricks
Pencil in a gallon ziploc bag of water (The Librarian’s Toolbox)
Jumping Rubber Band Trick (The Spruce Crafts)
Secret Agent Training
Crack a Top Secret Code
Frequency Analysis Code Cracker
Mind Memory Activity
Writing/Art Extensions (The Classroom Bookshelf)
Create Your Own Illusion--write about the illusion you would create if they had Amari’s ability to create illusions. Students could also create a visual representation of their illusion.
Design Your Own Badge--students can examine various badge designs for governmental agencies and create their own representing their personal likes/abilities.
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