Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Synopsis: Magic is BAD.
As in fake. Cheesy. Unreal. At least, that's what Clay, who has seen one magic show too many, thinks.
When words from his journal appear mysteriously on his school wall as graffiti, he never imagines that magic might be to blame. And when the same graffiti lands him at Earth Ranch, a camp for "troubled" kids on a remote volcanic island, magic is the last thing he expects to find there.
But at Earth Ranch, there is one strange surprise after another, until Clay no longer knows what to expect. Is he really talking to a llama? Did he really see a ghost? What is the scary secret hidden in the abandoned library? The only thing he knows for sure is that behind the clouds of vog (volcanic smog), nothing is as it seems. Can he solve the riddle of Earth Ranch before trouble erupts?
Elusive author Pseudonymous Bosch introduces an extraordinary new series that will have you believing in the unbelievable.
Review: This was a cute middle grade novel that had some twists, some turns, and some "what???" moments. Is Clay a magician? Is he not? Does he actually have magical powers, or is he just able to do simple tricks? And what is going on with this remote island? The island adds such a different spin onto what could have been a very basic concept. The cast of characters is light and friendly, easy to connect with. I would recommend this to any middle grade reader who likes fantasy. This would also be a good starter novel for those that don't already love the fantasy genre!
*Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
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