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Max McDaniels, a quiet suburban teenager, stumbles upon a mysterious Celtic tapestry and is drawn into the hidden world of Rowan Academy—a secret school where magic and scholarship intersect. When priceless artworks and gifted children begin to disappear, Max discovers he is caught in an ancient struggle between good and evil. With the help of a network of agents, mystics, his inventive roommate, and the frightening powers awakening inside him, he must fight to protect his new friends and uncover the truth behind the disappearances.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Henry H. Neff
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