Jack Mac Paidin and The Golden Telescope

Previously published as Jack and the Magic Hat Maker. This updated edition features a revised title, new cover art, and enhanced content for an improved reading experience. A mysterious artifact. A family torn apart. A magical destiny waiting to be claimed. Jack Mac Paidin always believed his parents died in a tragic accident when he was three. Now twelve, he's shocked to discover there may be more to their story—and to his own—than anyone ever told him. When his best friend's father uncovers an ancient golden telescope beneath the streets of Portland, Oregon, a long-hidden magical legacy begins to unravel. The discovery sends Jack halfway across the world to his ancestral home in Ireland, where secrets, spells, and a forgotten family history await. But Jack isn't just any kid. Strange abilities begin to stir within him, and he learns that he—and his long-lost siblings—are at the center of a powerful inheritance others would do anything to control. With time-traveling visions, cryptic messages, and a dangerous family mystery looming, Jack must unlock his gifts before those hunting him succeed in their mission—and silence him for good. Jack Mac Paidin and the Golden Telescope is the spellbinding first installment in a captivating middle-grade fantasy series filled with magical discovery, thrilling adventure, and the power of friendship, courage, and hope. ? Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, and Artemis Fowl ? Clean, page-turning fantasy with real emotional depth and a touch of time-travel