Never and Forever

Written and illustrated by Cressida Cowell

Book #4 in the The Wizards of Once series

Escape the Mine of Happiness and defeat the Kingwitch before time runs out.

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400 pages· 51,394 words· Est. 7 hour read· ~930L

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Bookroo's summary

In the thrilling conclusion of the Wizards of Once series, Xar and Wish face their greatest challenge yet. Trapped in the Mine of Happiness, they must escape the clutches of starvation and the monstrous Tazzelwurm. Xar battles his growing Witchstain, while Wish strives to fulfill her Destiny. With the Kingwitch looming, their combined strength is the only hope to save the magical world. Can they overcome the odds and answer the call of the forests in time?

From the publisher

The author of How to Train Your Dragon returns with the final, magical installment of the New York Times bestselling Wizards of Once series!Xar and Wish are on the final leg of their journey – first stop: The Mine of Happiness. Here, starvation is never far away for the Magical creatures who toil in its horrible depths. Xar and Wish must escape and fast; Xar needs to take control of his ever-growing Witchstain, and Wish must achieve her Destiny. But the Tazzelwurm is in their way, a grotesque monster who threatens to block every entrance. Time is not on their side, but the forests are calling them. Will their combined strength be enough for the biggest quest so far: to defeat the Kingwitch once and for all?

At a glance

Format
Pages: 400
Words: 51,394
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: ~930L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about magic Books about princesses Books about witches Books about wizards

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Potty Humor

There are some potty jokes that discuss floating underwear near the end of the story as some characters sing celebratory songs.

The author & illustrator