The Golden Telescope, The Kidnapping King, and The Magical Legacy Kindle Edition
★★★★★FUN AND MAGICAL! This is a fun, fast read for all ages. If you’re a fan of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter, then this book is for you. Hard to put down. I almost finished it in one night ~Kindle Customer.
THE GOLDEN TELESCOPE
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.
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.
THE KIDNAPPING KING
A double-crossing brother. An unexpected trip to the past. Friends with magical powers.
It’s a race through time for 12-year-old Jack Mac Paidin to learn how to use his powers, escape from his evil family members, go back in time to find his grandmother, and solve the mystery of his murdered parents, all before it’s too late.
Jack’s wicked aunts have convinced his older brother, Ethan, that Jack is vying to take his rightful share of the family inheritance. All in an effort to pin Ethan against his brother and use him to capture Jack and his magic.
Will Jack be able to help his grandmother return to the present time and reunite his family? And can Lydia protect her grandchildren from the dark cabal who made them orphans and is out to harness their powers?
THE MAGICAL LEGACY
Millions of years before Jack Mac Paidin was born, a rift existed between the forces of good and evil, foisting one energy against the other.Each side possessed its proponents and initiates, seeking to sway all humankind to their way of thinking. Only a rare, magical anomaly, known as The Power of Three, could tip the balance.Fast forward to 20th century Ireland, where the Mac Paidin family has held lands and influence for hundreds of years. Their magical legacy can be traced, through bloodline, to the origin of The Order of Light.
As Sir Edward Mac Paidin’s youngest child and only son, Ross (Jack’s future father) is the heir apparent to the family fortune, destined to inherit the title of Magic Hat Maker.
But Ross has other plans.
Unbeknownst to him, Inez, his older sister, is an apprentice to a powerful witch, secretly devoted to an evil organization known as The Dark Cabal. This demonic cult has seduced Inez to join them in their pursuit of world domination.
At the same time, far away in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jack’s future mother, Faith, is growing up in a world filled with strange, magical influences of its own.
How will Ross and Faith escape the bizarre world surrounding each of them to live a normal life and ultimately become parents to Ethan, Jack, and Sadie?
What evil powers invade and ultimately crush their dreams, leaving the three children orphans, subjects to the will of their manipulative extended magical family members?
If you like Percy Jackson and Artemis Fowl, you are going to love this page-turning fantasy adventure!
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What Readers Are Saying…
“I loved all the Harry Potter books too. I would put this book up there with Rowling and Riordan, who I have also read.”
READER REVIEWS
THE GOLDEN TELESCOPE REVIEWS
I was looking for different books I could gift my nephews and nieces with. Before I would do that, I of course take a look at the book myself. This beautifully illustrated cover and intriguing title attracted my attention and I took a look inside! Whether it being good or not, I got captivated by the story! Not sure if I am the accurate audience, still it was so delightful to read the adventure of Jack! All characters were amazingly well created and I could feel the passion and the heart of the author! Really really well done and I luckily have a superb book to gift to my nephews and nieces now! Awesome! ~EasyPeasy
A STORY FILLED WITH ENTHUSIASTIC ENERGY.
Tracy has done an excellent job writing a story that grabs you in the very beginning and captivates your heart as you join the adventure-bound antics of Jack and Bart. They find themselves in places they have never been mystified by magical notations that leave them in awe. They learn of secrets from the past and are enlightened to secrets to the future. Leaving us wanting more from this series. ~Debbie Prestwich
AWESOME BOOK
This book is not just for children! I loved it, and I am 62 years old. Of course, I loved all the Harry Potter books too. I would put this book up there with Rowling and Riordan, who I have also read. But trust me, this is not a second-hand remake of those classics. The story is original and exciting. Action, adventure, and mystery with a strong paranormal bent. Great book. Anxiously awaiting book 2. ~Rhonda Jones
FUN AND MAGICAL
This is a fun, fast read for all ages. If you’re a fan of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter then this book is for you. Hard to put down. I almost finished it in one night. ~Kindle Customer
TRANSPORTED MAGIC
Ms. Johnson takes us for a magical ride with a host of characters that come alive from the pages. Her ability to capture our imagination transports us along in these incredible adventures. The books (one and two) were purchased for my grandchildren but, I couldn’t help myself when thumbing through them and ended up reading both books before passing them along. I’m now anxiously awaiting book 3. ~Ronald Retzloff
BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK EVER!!
Reading this super fun book provided vivid and creative imagery, truly relatable characters, and such an enjoyable adventure! What a wondrous ride! I highly recommend this book. And not just for children! I’m in my 50’s and I adored every sentence, paragraph, page, and chapter!! Very highly recommended. You’ll love it!! ~Evan Cronwell
RICH, DESCRIPTIVE VOCABULARY, WOVEN WITH HISTORICAL CURIOSITY IN A CREATIVE, ENCHANTING ADVENTURE.
I really enjoyed the settings with some familiar locations like the Shanghai Tunnels and the charming shops in Old Town Chinatown in Portland, Oregon. Incorporating her dad’s name “Jack” and her grandfather’s occupation as a milliner into the story was a nice touch.
The sprinkling of foreshadowing kept me hooked as the characters developed throughout the story. I plan on sharing The Golden Telescope with my grandchildren and look forward to Tracy’s next book. ~Linda Hobart
AN AMAZINGLY INVENTIVE AND CREATIVE PAGE-TURNER.
Amazingly creative, filled with details and imagery that fill your mind with scenes as if you’re there in the moment.
Such a great book for all ages, I read this to my 8 and 5-year-old they both loved it!! Definitely a book for all ages!! Can’t wait for more!! ~Rachel Wilson
THIS IS AN AWESOME BOOK!
Jack and the Magic Hat Maker is a wonderful, exciting, riveting book! It is well-written and enthralling! It keeps you not only engaged but anxious for the adventures that never fail with excitement!!! I can’t wait for the next book and hope for many more!!!~Melissa Bowles
ONE OF THE GREATEST BOOKS I’VE EVER READ
I had the opportunity to read Tracy Johnson first book in the Jack and The Magic Hat Maker series, The Golden Telescope. After reading word for word of this novel and I honestly have to say I’m looking forward to more of Tracys work. I’ve read other series such as Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl and Percy Jackson and I believe that this is obviously the next heir to the throne at the top of the list of the magical fantasy genre.~Ashley
INTERNATIONAL REVIEWS
BRILLIANT WRITTEN FOR ALL AGES, A REAL PAGE TURNER
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 April 2021
Loved this from the first page to the last. I stayed up all night reading it, and read it to my grandson who loved it. Then gave it to my friend’s granddaughter, her parents took it off her so she would go to sleep. She couldn’t wait to read it again. A brilliant book. ~Sandra
THE KIDNAPPING KING REVIEWS
WONDERFULLY MAGICAL SERIES
Be sure to read book 1 before this book or you will feel like you walked into the middle of a story. Book 2 continues where book 1 left off. There are three magically gifted siblings, each taken from their parents and raised apart by members of an evil cabal. Some of whom are the children’s relatives. The evil cabal is waiting for the children’s powers to start, about the time puberty starts. The cabal wants control of the power of three. Book 1 was the middle child, Jack’s, rescue from the cabal. This book is about Jack and friends trying to liberate the oldest child, Ethan. Only that does not go well. An excerpt into book 3 shows that the youngest child, Sadie, has just come into her powers. This is a series you will want to commit to once you read book 1. It is packed full of action, adventure, and the fight between good and evil. It is a whole lot of fun. ~Rhonda Jones
THE MAGICAL LEGACY REVIEWS
GREAT BACKGROUND TO THE SERIES
But it is more than just a prequel, it is a full book with a whole story. And it explains a lot of unanswered questions about why Jack and his siblings are so special. Jack is not in this story. This is the story of how Jack’s parents met as pre-teens and learned about the difference between good and evil in another realm outside of Earth. I loved this book, but highly recommend you read at least the first book in the series before you read this prequel. Otherwise, you may not feel like this had a good ending. I felt it had a great ending, as I now know how Jack’s parents met and eventually died, and what is the Power of Three, and why that is important. ~Rhonda Jones