NASHVILLE — In a recent Facebook post, Tiffany Lauderdale Phillips described taking a call at her bookstore in Franklin, Ind.: “Wild Geese Bookshop, this is Tiffany.”

“Hi, Tiffany. This is Amy Ephron,” a voice replied.

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Reading Amy Ephron’s new novel Carnival Magic feels like stepping into a different literary landscape entirely. Gone are the themes of extreme fantasy or acute realism that polarize YA novels in 2018, and in their place is a much softer, otherworldly take on childhood mystery, reminiscent of classics such as The Secret Garden or A Little Princess.

Best-selling author Amy Ephron has always been a magical storyteller. These days, she is using her writing ways to fuel the imaginations of young readers. In the recently released Carnival Magic, the world is invited to join the continued adventures of Tess and Max where all things seem possible.