Sympathy Magick

Local author A.B. Grant will celebrate the publication of her debut middle-grade fantasy novel, The Candy Box, Book One in the Scroll of the Gargoyle series, with two hometown celebration events in Medford on October 24 and 25.

The richly illustrated, magickal action-adventure follows three young friends on an extraordinary quest involving a mysterious gargoyle, a hidden scroll, strange creatures, and a crystal candy box. 

Recommended for readers ages 8–12, the novel combines mystery, fantasy, folklore, and family heritage.

The book is also the inaugural publication of Truth &amp; Tales®, a local independent publishing company.

The event will offer opportunities to meet the author, purchase signed copies of The Candy Box, and receive a FREE collectible art card or premium bookmark with each book purchase. Festivities will also include Golden Gargoyle Raffles, giveaways, activity handouts, and a special roll-the-die prize game for children. All promotional gifts, games, and activities are exclusive to attendees during the in-person launch celebrations.

Book Launch Celebration Dates &amp; Times:

Saturday, October 24, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Sympathy Magick, Main Street, Medford — coinciding with Medford's annual Halloween parade festivities.

If you can't make it on Saturday, stop by the celebration on:
Sunday, October 25, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Binkley's 5 &amp; 10, Stokes Road, Medford.

Additional information is available at <a href="https://www.abgrant.com." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">abgrant.com.</a>

Local Event: Medford Author Celebrates Debut Fantasy Novel with Two-day Hometown Book Launch

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Medford Author Celebrates Debut Fantasy Novel...

Local author A.B. Grant will celebrate the publication of her debut middle-grade fantasy novel, The Candy Box, Book One in the...

Medford Author Celebrates Debut Fantasy Novel with Two-day Hometown Book Launch

Binkley's 5 & 10

Local author A.B. Grant will celebrate the publication of her debut middle-grade fantasy novel, The Candy Box, Book One in the Scroll of the Gargoyle series, with two hometown celebration events in Medford on October 24 and 25.

The richly illustrated, magickal action-adventure follows three young friends on an extraordinary quest involving a mysterious gargoyle, a hidden scroll, strange creatures, and a crystal candy box. 

Recommended for readers ages 8–12, the novel combines mystery, fantasy, folklore, and family heritage.

The book is also the inaugural publication of Truth &amp; Tales®, a local independent publishing company.

The event will offer opportunities to meet the author, purchase signed copies of The Candy Box, and receive a FREE collectible art card or premium bookmark with each book purchase. Festivities will also include Golden Gargoyle Raffles, giveaways, activity handouts, and a special roll-the-die prize game for children. All promotional gifts, games, and activities are exclusive to attendees during the in-person launch celebrations.

Book Launch Celebration Dates &amp; Times:

Saturday, October 24, at 3:30 p.m. at Sympathy Magick on Main Street and 
Sunday, October 25, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Binkley's 5 &amp; 10, Stokes Road, Medford.

Additional information is available at <a href="https://www.abgrant.com." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">abgrant.com.</a>

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Medford Author Celebrates Debut Fantasy Novel with Two-day Hometown Book Launch

OCT

24

3:30 PM

Sympathy Magick, 45 S Main St, Medford, NJ

Medford Author Celebrates Debut Fantasy Novel with Two-day Hometown Book Launch

OCT

25

2:00 PM

Binkley's 5 & 10, 684 Stokes Rd, Medford Lakes, NJ

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