Midnight for Charlie Bone

Midnight for Charlie Bone introduces readers to Charlie, a seemingly ordinary boy who suddenly discovers he has a magical 'endowment' allowing him to hear voices in photographs. This revelation sends him to the ominous Bloor's Academy, a boarding school for other gifted descendants of the Red King. Charlie quickly finds himself embroiled in a thrilling mystery to rescue a hypnotized girl and uncover the truth behind her disappearance, all while navigating treacherous school politics and his own cruel, power-hungry relatives. This fast-paced fantasy adventure is perfect for middle-grade readers aged 10-14 who enjoy magic, boarding school settings, and a clear battle between good and evil, reminiscent of Harry Potter.

Charlie Bone is an ordinary boy until he became endowed. People who are endowed are descended from the Red King, a king full of magic, and had ten children. So when Charlie was discovered endowed, he was sent to Bloors Academy, which, in my opinion is miserable. As Charlie heads off to Bloors, he senses a mystery waiting for him. A mystery that involved a young girl who was hypnotized for 10 years, and an aunt that that had been looking for her ever since. How does Charlie solve the mystery? That's what you have to find out. ---------- ###German-language description: Charlie Bone ist ein ganz normaler Junge. Zumindest glaubt er das, bis plötzlich eines Tages eine Fotografie zu ihm spricht. Und das ist erst der Anfang eines haarsträubenden Abenteuers, in dem drei düstere Tanten, ein geheimnisvoller Kasten und ein fliegendes Mädchen eine wichtigte Rolle spielen.