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ISBN: 9781549147173
| Runtime: | 5.64 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Fantasy |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
This was once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who had been taught since birth to hate each other like poison.
But now, the boy Wizard and girl Warrior have been brought together in the Badwoods and they have witnessed the shocking consequences of the Stone That Takes Away Magic. They will need to cast aside their differences once more--for an Evil Spell has broken free.
It's up to Xar and Wish to find the ingredients. But it means entering dangerous territory unannounced...
Cressida Cowell brings her trademark wit to this spellbinding sequel, along with the stunning artwork and heartfelt adventure that has made her beloved around the world, weaving a story that is sure to transport readers to a world that will enchant and bewitch them.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Narrator David Tennant returns for this sequel. He gives each character a voice so distinct that this audiobook is comparable to a full-cast production…Characters have accents that represent a variety of dialects across the British Isles…[along with a] few occasions when characters share the songs of their clans. Tennant sings these beautifully. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile
“In the sequel to Cowell’s The Wizards of Once, returning protagonists and reluctant allies Xar and Wish once again join forces, this time to battle a powerful and destructive spell.” —Publishers Weekly
“This action-packed magical sequel to The Wizards of Once Cowell returns readers to a fantasy world chock-full of wizards and warriors, distrust, and discord…Magical mischief aside, this is a tale about parent-child relationships and the lengths to which the latter will go to gain the former’s respect…This is a cautionary tale demonstrating the danger of not taking children seriously.” —Kirkus Reviews
A clever and fresh new series.... Cowell fans will be elated to have a new world to get to know, and they'll welcome the author's familiar writing style and humor. —BCCB
The tongue-in-cheek voice combines with scribbly b&w interior illustrations...to sustain a sense of wonder and mayhem from start to finish. Cowell skillfully mixes adventure with silliness in a satisfying story. —Publishers Weekly
Cowell crafts two believable and lovable main characters...A strong new series starter by a best-selling author. —School Library Journal
The first in a series, this book will delight and engage readers of fantasy both young and old. —School Library Connection
The first volume of a new series by author and illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon series is an event....Funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly wise and lively, this is another coup from Cowell. —The Sunday Times (UK)
A new fantasy world fizzing with evil, magic, Iron Age history, laugh-out-loud jokes and a huge cast of memorable characters. Another bestseller is born. —The Daily Mail (UK)
The detail of Cowell's world is a delight...This one will run and run. —The Observer (UK)
One of the most eagerly awaited children's books of the year, this magical adventure is also one of the most spellbinding....Enormously entertaining and satisfying, it's narrated and illustrated with tangible energy and verve. The fantasy world and quest-driven plot are a triumph. —The Bookseller (UK)
Author
Author Bio: Cressida Cowell
Cressida Cowell is the internationally bestselling author and illustrator of The Wizards of Once and the How to Train Your Dragon series. She grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland and now lives in Hammersmith, England.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Library CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Fantasy |
| Runtime: | 5.64 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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