Soon to be a major movie, Amari and the Night Brothers starring Marsai Martin, the Supernatural Investigations series is a "Middle Grade fantasy for a multi-cultural society" according to LoveReading4Kids expert reviewer Tricia Adams.

Written by BB Alston who started writing in middle school, entertaining his classmates with horror stories starring the whole class where not everyone survived! After several years of trying to break into publishing, he had just been accepted into a biomedical graduate program when a chance entry into a twitter pitch contest led to his signing with his agent, 20+ book deals worldwide, and even a film deal.

B.B. was inspired to write Amari and the Night Brothers because he couldn't find any fantasy stories featuring Black kids when he was growing up. He hopes to show kids that though you might look different, or feel different, whatever the reason, your uniqueness needn't only be a source of fear and insecurity. There is great strength and joy to be found in simply accepting yourself for who you are. Because once you do so, you'll be unstoppable.

Aimed at readers aged 8+, the first instalment, Amari and the Night Brothers was a LoveReading4Kids debut of the month. The story is an epic middle grade supernatural adventure in which Amari Peters knows three things.
Her big brother Quinton has gone missing.
No one will talk about it.
His mysterious job holds the secret ...

Gifted an illegal - and highly dangerous - talent when she is invited to join the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, Amari must compete against kids who've known about the supernatural world their whole lives. If she doesn't pass the three tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton...

Tricia Adams said, "The story takes you through the development of some close and lasting friendships, against some awful magical bullies and monsters, to an exciting and nail-biting adventurous conclusion, though it leaves a possible opening for more books about Amari in future. A wonderful fun adventure addition to every child's bookshelf and any school library looking for more representation across all its genres."

Reader reviewer, Ruben, wrote of the novel, "Full of mystery and magic. I found this book really exciting and I would definitely recommend it. There are lots of twists and turns throughout the whole story."

The sequel, Amari and the Great Game sees the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers' successor and determine the future of magiciankind. The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the winner's magical rewards is Quinton's last hope . . . so how can Amari refuse?

LoveReading4Kids expert reviewer, Joanne Owen described this follow-up as, "Bathed in magic and mystery, this Middle Grade marvel is driven by an unstoppable, inspirational Black protagonist readers will root for and be exhilarated by".

Reader Reviewer, Jakob said, "If you are even the slightest bit into magic then you'll absolutely love it, there is so much magic involved creating an interesting story that you wouldn't expect." 

In the final book in the series, Amari and the Despicable Wonders, war has come to the supernatural world, and Amari's two worst enemies are leading the charge. With neither the Bureau nor the League safe for Amari, she and her friends decide to find a way to end the war on their own.

A LoveReading4Kids Book of the Month, Joanne Owen describes the finale as a "Magical Middle Grade fantasy at its most energetic, engaging, inclusive and inventive."

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