Middle schoolers are loving this fantasy book about a girl in search of her missing brother. Quentin has disappeared, but leaves little sister Amari with a mysterious invitation to a summer program at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs. Amari eagerly joins the summer program, but discovers that she possesses extreme magical powers that make her an outcast at the summer program. With the help of her roommate Elsie and another magical student who reaches out to her, Amari trains and studies to be a Junior Agent. In the meantime she is investigating her brother's disappearance at every opportunity. There are talking elevators, eccentric teachers, and lots of twists and turns. It's a fun fantasy that's accessible to a wide range of readers and Amari is a relatable character who overcomes adversity due to her race as well as her magical status. Highly recommended to readers of all ages.
