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Twelve-year-old Quicksilver, the self-proclaimed greatest thief in all the Star Lands, travels back in time to when magic still existed and, with the help of her older self and a dog named Fox, stop the evil Wolf King from hunting witches to extinction.
Quick Summary
Quicksilver, a cheeky twelve-year-old who calls herself the greatest thief in the Star Lands, accidentally hops back to a time when magic still thrummed through the world. Teamed up with an older version of herself and a scrappy dog named Fox, she must outwit the terrifying Wolf King before he wipes out the last witches. The story blends snappy heist-style humor with a quest that feels both urgent and heart-warming, and there are plenty of moments that will make kids laugh out loud while also giving them a few genuine thrills. Parents will be glad to know the danger is more exciting than gory think chase scenes and a looming threat rather than anything too scary. With an AR level of 5.5 and about 87,000 words, it's a solid middle-grade read that gives kids a satisfying, chunky adventure without feeling overwhelming. If your kid loves a plucky protagonist, a dash of time-travel mischief, and a magical world that feels alive, this book will keep them turning pages, and it hits a similar sweet spot as "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" or "The Wild Robot."