Misfit's Magic: The Last Halloween

by Fred Gracely, Gettman (Illustrator), Gill Donovan (Editor)

Overview

Chosen thirteen generations ago to fight an epic magical battle he can't possibly win-and he doesn't even know magic is real. When a spellcasting experiment for a school paper goes awry, Goff's destiny is engaged, and he becomes the mortal enemy of Harkland Mathers XIII, the most powerful dark wizard in centuries. Clueless and racing against time, Goff and his friends must find a way to stop Mathers from performing an ancient ritual on Halloween night that will make him invincible, or Halloween will be the last night of freedom the world ever knows.

Full of humor, excitement, unforgettable characters, and hair-raising adventure, Misfit's Magic: The Last Halloween will appeal to young readers of all ages, who, along with Goff, will find that a kind heart has its own special magic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798986136424
Publisher:	Bisket Press, LLC
Publication date:	10/02/2022
Series:	Misfit's Magic , #1
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.94(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

FRED GRACELY grew up in Pennsylvania and now resides just outside Boston, Massachusetts. After attending six different colleges and studying many subjects (art, electronics, computer science, psychology), he earned a B.S. in Psychology from Framingham State University and, later in life, an M.A. in Human Relations, Specializing in Holistic Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. He discovered his love for writing and storytelling as he read books to his children. On a whim, he started making up stories to tell them. They enjoyed them so much that he began to write them down. Now, there is little he loves as much as sitting down to craft language and bring characters and stories to life.

Editorial Reviews

- ...a gorgeous treat to fans of urban fantasy...a pure delight.

- The Book Commentary

...riveting debut young adult horror novel...Each character-both magical and human-stands out in an engaging way, ensuring relatability for young readers...Readers will be drawn in quickly and never want to get out.

- Editor's Pick, BookLife, by Publishers' Weekly

...a tense supernatural thriller that teens will find compelling and hard to put down...Libraries looking for magic-based horror and fantasy stories that hold underlying lessons for teens will find Misfit's Magic: The Last Halloween an excellent acquisition.

- D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

...an engaging page-turner of an adventure that will appeal to young readers who love stories full of magic and mayhem.

- Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite

...delivers a world that is humorous, quirky, and original with darkness that lurks underneath in the fight between good and evil...a fun action-adventure that places a unique spin on wizards and magic with a charming protagonist, quirky characters, and an epic battle against evil.

- Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite

I had a wonderful time with this story which painted an intense but charming picture of magic leaking into the otherwise ordinary life of a boy living on the outside of society looking in. Author Fred Gracely's skill as a world builder is on show right from the very beginning as he masterfully introduces the rules and norms of the magical world as it seeps into the world we know.

- K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

...a thoroughly engaging story that captured my attention from the first page. Goff is a character you root for throughout the book as he struggles to maintain his sense of ethics through many trials...Gracely also does a marvelous job of describing the town, from the menacing gargoyles to the autumn landscape. Misfit's Magic: The Last Halloween will delight fans of Harry Potter and Septimus Heap. It is an original tale filled with wizardry and a great coming-of-age story.

- Kristine Zimmerman for Readers' Favorite

...a great read, a fun story filled with magic and mystery...It's not just about kids fighting evil though; it's about dealing with bullying and finding a way to believe in yourself and your powers...you won't put this book down until you're done. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this...

- Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite

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