Jest Right

All of Xanth is a stage as an unlikely hero saves the show in the New York Times–bestselling series.

There’s no shortage of laughs when Jess is around; she’s been cursed to have nobody take her seriously. But her dubious talent comes in handy when she meets the very handsome showman Magnus. He promises to fake taking her seriously—if Jess joins his traveling show.

But first they must see the Good Magician. He will give them the use of the flying Fire Boat to tour the realm if they comple...