Today we’re sharing a favorite audiobook for younger readers—and another of AudioFile’s 2023 Best Audiobooks. Magic flows as Joniece Abbott-Pratt brings to life Angie Thomas’s thrilling first middle-grade fantasy novel. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss Thomas’s new series, which is perfect for family road trips and young fantasy fans. Nic Blake has just turned twelve, but her dad refuses to start teaching her to use her magical abilities. When Nic discovers shocking secrets he’s kept from her—and he’s arrested for a crime he didn’t commit—it’s up to her to find the truth. Abbott-Pratt captures listeners’ attention with her dramatic narration, voicing each character with heart and emotion and leaving listeners eager for the next in the series.

Find NIC BLAKE and more excellent listening on our list of 2023 Best Audiobooks.

Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Harper Audio.

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