Hocus Pocus Hotel
by Michael Dahl
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Pub Date Aug 01 2012 | Archive Date Nov 15 2012
Capstone Young Readers | Stone Arch Books
Description
The Abracadabra Hotel, built by and for magicians, has long been know to locals as the Hocus Pocus Hotel. Charlie Hitchcock has never stepped inside until Tyler Yu tells him to meet him there ...or else. As if the hotel's storied past isn't enough, it turns out that the place is inhabited by magicians, and while Charlie and Ty solve magical mysteries, the bully and the brain form an unlikely friendship.
The school-brain and the school-bully team up in this adventure to uncover the secrets of this mysterious hotel and its guests. Real magic tricks are uncovered and explained throughout the story Perfect for Halloween promotionFor ages 9-12.
About the Author
Michael Dahl grew up reading everything he could find about his hero Harry Houdini, and worked as a magician's assistant when he was a teenager. Even though he cannot disappear, he is very good at escaping things. Dahl has written the popular Library of Doom series, the Dragonblood books, and the Finnegan Zwake series. He currently lives in the Midwest in a haunted house.
About the Illustrator
Lisa K. Weber is an illustrator currently living in Oakland, California. She graduated from Parsons School of Design in 2000 and then began freelancing. Since then, she has completed many print, animation, and design projects, including graphic novelizations of classic literature, character and background designs for children's cartoons, and textiles for dog clothing.
Advance Praise
"With a touch of The Twilight Zone, it's the building and its guests that provide the eeriest entertainment." -Kirkus Reviews
"A good start to a new series." -School Library Journal
"An inviting package." -Booklist
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781434242532 |
| PRICE | $10.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 216 |
