Simon Fayter and the Doors of Bone

Book excerpt: Simon Fayter has no idea that the quirky old tutor his mom works for is hiding an ancient secret, but the truth comes out when dark forces attack and he helps Simon escape into a magical destiny. When Simon inherits a dusty coat, a slew of strange powers, and an age-old mystery, he learns that the strange "lucky streak" he was born with is actually something much more complicated. And more dangerous... Author Austin J. Bailey has entertained over 100,000 readers with his bestselling Magemother series, and his latest work is better than ever. Featuring an endearingly overconfident and hilarious boy genius, Doors of Bone is the first in a planned series of five middle-grade fantasy novels for kids of all ages. Complete with a magical porta-potty, 157 footnotes, and a button that makes sheep fall from the sky, this is a book that you won't want to put down. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson. 4th grade and above.