Conner, Lexa, and Melanie thought life at Marion Academy was normal again—until a shadow-wolf attacks Conner on a school field trip. As his terrifying new powers surface, Conner fears the evil Lady Nightwing was right: he's becoming a Darkhand. With their beloved teacher Dr. Timberi weakened and mysterious fires spreading, the young Magi must master their gifts, protect each other, and face heartbreaking sacrifice in this humorous, action-packed adventure about friendship, integrity, and the light within. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Fablehaven looking for a clean, humorous magic-school adventure A hero who fears the darkness inside himself—an inner battle as gripping as the outer one Casts a music/theater teacher as the coolest hero of all, with sword-fights fought through song Laugh-out-loud voice (Pilaf!) balanced with genuine emotional stakes and a shocking cliffhanger ending “Conner Dell didn't mean to blow up the school bus. Or the bathrooms.”Perfect for a 9-13 year old who loves Harry Potter-style magic-school adventures with humor, heart, and a touch of romance.
