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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017 · Est. 6 hour read
The Wizards of Once
Written and illustrated by Cressida Cowell
Book #1 in the The Wizards of Once series
A wizard without magic and a warrior with forbidden power must unite against a deadly witch.
373 pages· 53,617 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Xar, a wizard prince unable to cast spells, and Wish, a warrior princess with a forbidden magical object, find themselves on a collision course in the wildwood. As they pursue a deadly witch, their unlikely alliance could alter the fate of their warring worlds. Can they overcome their differences and harness their unique strengths to face the looming threat? Embark on a thrilling adventure where magic and courage intertwine, challenging everything they know about their identities and destinies.
“That’s the problem with adventures. They bring out parts of you that you never knew were there.”
— from the book
From the publisher
In the first book of a new series by the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon, the warring worlds of Wizards and Warriors collide in a thrilling and enchanting adventure. Once there were Wizards, who were Magic, and Warriors, who were not. But Xar, son of the King of Wizards, can’t cast a single spell. And Wish, daughter of the Warrior Queen, has a banned magical object of her own. When they collide in the wildwood, on the trail of a deadly witch, it’s the start of a grand adventure that just might change the fabric of their worlds. With Cressida Cowell’s trademark wit, and the same stunning combination of action, adventure, heart, humor, and incredible artwork that made How to Train Your Dragon a beloved bestselling franchise, The Wizards of Once will transport and enchant readers.
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At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 373
- Words
- 53,617
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 890L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
6.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5.7
- F&P level
- ~U
Publication
- Published
- October 3, 2017
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316508339
- OCLC
- 1057122533
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