A murderous plot by a magical cabal. Three orphan siblings. One reluctant 12-year-old hero. In this series opener, Jack is a boy whose world has been turned upside down. His parents were killed in an auto collision, and he hasn't seen his brother or sister for nine years. Then, a chance encounter with a golden telescope reveals that he has magical powers - but that's just the beginning. As he delves deeper into the world of magic, Jack learns about a dangerous organization called The Dark Cabal. This group of evil sorcerers is after him and his siblings, and they'll stop at nothing to control their powers. With the fate of the world at stake, Jack must summon all of his courage and strength to stop them. But he won't be alone on this journey - a mysterious stranger with a magic hat takes him to his ancestral home in Dublin, Ireland, where he finally finds a sense of belonging. With the help of his newfound friends, Jack sets out to find his missing Grandma Lydia and unravel the mystery surrounding his parents' tragic death. As he travels through time and battles terrifying foes, Jack discovers the true extent of his powers and what it means to be a hero. Can he overcome the odds and reunite his family, or will The Dark Cabal succeed in their sinister plan? Full of thrilling action, heartwarming friendships, and unforgettable magic, this Middle-Grade fantasy novel is a must-read for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Artemis Fowl. Recommended as a read-aloud for families and an independent middle-grade fantasy read, The Golden Telescope is the first installment in the gripping nine-book Jack and the Magic Hat Maker series. Grab your copy today and join Jack on his quest to save the world!

The Rough Guide to New England in a new ePub format is the essential travel guide to this intrinsically American region with detailed coverage and maps of New England’s best attractions. The guide explores New England’s highlights from the top ski, hiking and cycling resorts in New England to the picturesque small towns and villages and colonial relics that characterise Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. There are detailed accounts of all New England’s major tourist attractions, including Boston, Cape Code and the seaside towns and untamed wilderness of Maine, as well as full colour sections on New England food and drink and literary New England. You’ll find practical advice on what to see and do in New England whilst relying on countless recommendations for New England’s best restaurants, bars, cafés, shops and hotels for every New England state and budget. You’ll find authoritative background on New England’s revolutionary history and expert low-down on New England’s back country wildlife. Explore all corners of New England with the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to New England.

A comprehensive guide to American cross-country travel furnishes detailed descriptions of a variety of odysseys, including such routes as an Eastern Seaboard trip, Route 66, Highway 40, and the Al-Can Highway to Anchorage, along with listings of lodgings and eateries.

From the mind of a 4 year old boy, a fantasy and adventure filled book about the quest to find the wizard’s magic hat.

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