The Magic Factory (Oliver Blue and the School for Seers—Book One)

Morgan Rice

Nov 2018 · Oliver Blue and the School for Seers Book 1 · Morgan Rice

4.6

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“A powerful opener to a series [that] will produce a combination of feisty protagonists and challenging circumstances to thoroughly involve not just young adults, but adult fantasy fans who seek epic stories fueled by powerful friendships and adversaries.”

--Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan) (re A Throne for Sisters)

“Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless!”

--Books and Movie Reviews (re A Throne for Sisters)

From USA Today and #1 bestselling fantasy author Morgan Rice comes a new fantasy series for teens and adults.

THE MAGIC FACTORY: OLIVER BLUE AND THE SCHOOL FOR SEERS (BOOK ONE) tells the story of one very special boy, Oliver Blue, different than those around him and unloved by his hateful family. Obsessed with inventions, Oliver is determined to escape his horrible life and make his mark on the world.

When Oliver’s family moves again, to another awful house and school, he is bullied and excluded, and sees no way out. But when he stumbles across an abandoned invention factory, he wonders if this could be his way out. Who is the mysterious old inventor hiding in the factory? What is his secret invention?

And might this factory be a portal to somewhere else?

An inspiring fantasy, THE MAGIC FACTORY is book #1 in a riveting new series filled with magic, love, humor, heartbreak, tragedy, destiny, and a series of shocking twists. It will make you fall in love with Oliver Blue, and keep you turning pages late into the night.

Book #2 in the series (THE ORB OF KANDRA) and Book #3 (THE OBSIDIANS) are now also available!

“The beginnings of something remarkable are there.”

--San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)

Ratings and reviews

4.6

1.04K reviews

Packers Fan83

December 23, 2022

Honestly pretty average. The first part of it felt very much like a Harry Potter ripoff. The protagonist was likable enough and had some ok traits, but some of the decision making he makes seems odd at time even for a young child. The main issue I took was the main climax of the story. It makes absolutely zero sense even within the concept of the magical world built. So much effort was spent explaining how both the physics and the magic are intertwined and yet the primary event doesn't even make sense from a physics perspective. I won't go into details because spoilers, but it was very frustrating to read.

Beth Anderson

February 11, 2019

I enjoyed this book overall, but it was a bit immature in basic construction. However, being written for tweens I would say it was well constructed. I was appalled at the many similarities it had to Harry Potter - felt like a lack of individual creativity. However once I got into part two it really soared in interest. Lots of elements that would really make it exciting for a reading crowd Oliver's age. Can't wait for my son to read it. I DO wish the author had left out all involvement of dating.

6 people found this review helpful

HeyImaBabe

April 21, 2019

I'm saddened that I could not get into this book. "Harry Potter" was just so much better -more fun, more magical, more imaginative and so well written that the readers didn't need to suspend belief-we just believed! This story wasn't fun and left me feeling kind of icky and creepy. Other reviewers seem to adore it so you'll have to judge for yourself. It was definitely NOT my cup of tea - or draught of potion, if you will. (*snicker)

17 people found this review helpful

About the author

Morgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising twelve books; of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising three books; of the epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books; of the epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY, comprising eight books; of the epic fantasy series A THRONE FOR SISTERS, comprising eight books (and counting); of the new science fiction series THE INVASION CHRONICLES, comprising four books; and of the new fantasy series OLIVER BLUE AND THE SCHOOL FOR SEERS, comprising three books (and counting). Morgan’s books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.

TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy) and A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring), RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1), A THRONE FOR SISTERS (Book #1), and TRANSMISSION (The Invasion Chronicles—Book #1) are each available as a free download on Google Play!

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