New York Times bestseller! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy the first in a trilogy filled with #blackgirlmagic. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky the Percy Jackson series and Nevermoor. Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother Quinton is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good. So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs shes certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton--if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians fairies aliens and other supernatural creatures all being real. Now she must compete for a spot against kids whove known about magic their whole lives. No matter how hard she tries Amari cant seem to escape their intense doubt and scrutiny--especially once her supernaturally enhanced talent is deemed illegal. With an evil magician threatening the supernatural world and her own classmates thinking shes an enemy Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesnt stick it out and pass the tryouts she may never find out what happened to Quinton. Plus dont miss the thrilling sequel Amari and the Great Game!