Charlie Bone's life with his widowed mother and two grandmothers undergoes a dramatic change when he discovers that he can hear people in photographs talking and his aunts decide he must change schools and attend the Bloor's Academy for gifted children. 

Midnight for Charlie Bone is the first book in the Children of the Red King series. This exciting novel follows the adventures of Charlie Bone, a young boy with a special gift that allows him to hear the thoughts of people in photographs. When Charlie discovers that he has inherited a magical endowment from his mysterious ancestors, he is whisked away to Bloor's Academy, a school for children with special powers. There, he must use his newfound abilities to unravel the secrets of his family's past and uncover the truth about the sinister forces that threaten to destroy him and his friends. With its engaging characters, thrilling plot, and magical setting, Midnight for Charlie Bone is a must-read for fans of fantasy and adventure.