"The Vanishing Trick" by Nicky Diss follows the story of a young boy named Sam, who finds himself in a mysterious world after escaping a troubled home life. He is taken in by a talented magician, Archibald, who reveals darker secrets hidden within his magical performances. As Sam uncovers the truth behind Archibald's powers and the reasons children seem to disappear from his shows, he must navigate a web of intrigue and danger. With themes of friendship, bravery, and the search for belonging, the story blends fantasy and reality, leading to a gripping climax that tests Sam's courage and wit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 8-18 years.

This book was published in 2020 by Simon & Schuster Ltd .

Jenni Spangler's first love was the theatre. Frustrated with the lack of juicy parts for teens, she began writing her own and never looked back. She likes to explore different genres in her writing, from funny and spooky middle grade stories, to contemporary and realistic YA fiction. Jenni has written four titles for Badger Learning: Wanted from their bone-chilling series Papercuts II, Stop and Torn from their Two Sides series, and The Cell from their Between the Lines II series.