Return to Zentobia (Journey to Zentobia)

Return to Zentobia (Journey to Zentobia)

A Book of Magic. Enchanted underground tunnels. Three kids on a quest to stop the return of dark magic. But with danger on their trail, can they save Zentobia before it's too late? Ten-year-old Maggie Miller discovers the Book of Magic is the key to defeating a villain and embarks on a quest to stop a sinister plot in this page-turning adventure that’s perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Land of Stories series. After foiling a villain’s attempt to bring back dark magic in the mysterious world of Zentobia, Maggie and Peter learn a new threat exists. When the villain’s daughter sends Maggie a plea for help to locate the Book of Magic and save her mom, the siblings travel through the rainbow portal to rescue their friends in this action-packed sequel to Journey to Zentobia. Securing the Book of Magic is no easy task, even for a seasoned amateur detective like Maggie. The book contains a powerful spell that will prevent dark magic from destroying Zentobia and spreading to Maggie and Peter’s home, but it’s buried deep in a maze of enchanted tunnels. During their quest, dangerous beasts hunt them, vines transform to monstrous creatures, and rising flood water blocks their path. A wrong turn dumps the group into a secret world that’s evaporating by the minute. Casting a spell with an ingredient that’s hidden in an enchanted boneyard offers their only hope to return to Zentobia. And when the villain’s daughter discovers she is the heir to the Book of Magic, will she deliver the spell to defeat her father? Or will someone unleash a bigger scheme with Maggie and Peter’s hometown as the target? "D'Alessandro is a writer who has exceptional writing skills and a vivid imagination. She definitely knows how to keep the reader's attention. My recommendation is to read the previous volume as well, not only because Journey to Zentobia is a series, but especially because it would be a pity to miss part of the adventures of Maggie, Peter, and the others." - Astrid Iustulin for Readers' Favorite