The Song of the Quarkbeast

Gr 4–8—It's business as usual at Kazam Mystical Arts Management where 16-year-old Jennifer Strange and her assistant, Tiger, oversee the work of Kazam's capable yet eccentric sorcerers. Transient moose, a ring that doesn't want to be found, and pizza delivery via flying carpet are all just part of the job. Jennifer's intelligence and quick wit are enough to solve most problems that come their way. But when the Amazing Blix, owner of rival company iMagic, makes a deal with King Snodd IV that may jeopardize the future of magic, Jennifer and her friends must team up to stop them. Fforde (The Last Dragonslayer) creates a suspenseful tale complete with trolls, Quarkbeasts, and spells gone awry. Narrator Elizabeth Jasicki brings to life each character's distinctive voice and personality. Even those who have not read the first in the series can easily jump into the action. Fans of "Artemis Fowl" or anyone who enjoys fantasy fiction with heart will become quickly spellbound by Fforde's latest work.—Amanda Spino, Ocean County Library, NJ