Dive into the enchanting world of “The Magic Thief,” the first installment of Sarah Prineas’s captivating middle grade fantasy series. Praised by Diana Wynne Jones as “wonderful, exciting stuff,” this adventure follows Conn, a young orphan in a city facing a magic shortage. After a fateful encounter with the wizard Nevery, Conn is thrust into a life of wizardry and danger. He must learn to harness magic and find his own locus stone, all while helping Nevery uncover the mystery behind the city’s vanishing magic. Perfect for young readers aged 8-12 who love magic, mystery, and thrilling quests.