The Wizard's Dog Fetches the Grail

Author: Gale, Eric Kahn

Color: Multicolor

Number Of Pages: 288

Details:

For fans of The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom comes an offbeat, comedic spin on the Holy Grail legend as told by the lovable Nosewise--talking dog and wizard-in-training! The magical realm of Avalon has gone to the dogs--well, one dog. Nosewise, the hilarious talking pup and wizard-in-training, can wield powers untold...but he has yet to master the powerful sword Excalibur. This dog still has some new tricks to learn. But Lord Oberon's evil worms threaten to eat all magic in existence. Nosewise and his pack, the street urchin Arthur, the sorceress Morgana, and his beloved master Merlin, must find the Holy Grail, the one item that can save them all. The only problem: the goblet is hidden in the legendary castle of Camelot--which has been missing for centuries! Worse, Queen Mab, sovereign of dreams, is planning havoc of her own. As naps turn to nightmares, Nosewise will have to rely on his smarts and his snout, or the dog days will be over! Popular author Eric Kahn Gale returns with a fast-paced fantasy adventure that stands out from the pack!

Reviews:

Praise for The Wizard's Dog:

"A magical story full of humor and heart."

— Katherine Applegate, author of Newbery Medal winner The Only and Only Ivan

"An entertaining adventure full of humor and magic."

— Booklist

"An ingenious and entirely credible (at least dog lovers will agree with this) twist on the familiar tale."

— Kirkus

"A delightful magical fantasy, perfect for fans of fairy tales, legends, and dogs."

— School Library Journal

"Nosewise is one of the silliest narrators around."

— The Bulletin

About the Author:

A native of suburban Michigan, Eric Kahn Gale pursued theater at the University of Michigan. He continues to collaborate with Team StarKid, best known for their musical parody A Very Potter Musical, sharing and spreading stories. Eric lives in Chicago with his nonmagical but entirely loveable dog Bowser. Find Eric on Twitter at @EricKahnGale or on his website erickahngale.com. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. He told me not to speak. Most dogs would find that an easy command to follow. But I’m not like most dogs. I’m a wizard’s dog.   Still, Merlin was my master, and as my pack shivered together in the rain outside the tavern door, I closed my mouth and wagged my tail in assent.   “Thank you, Nosewise,” Merlin said, pushing a wet strand of hair from his brow. Water pooled in the brim of his hat and streamed down his long white beard into his robes. He glanced at Arthur and Morgana. “And you two. Are we clear on what to share and what to hide?”   “We are,” said my girl, Morgana, covering her eyes to keep them from the rain. She shivered in her tunic and elbowed Arthur in the ribs.   “Me too,” said Arthur, my boy, patting the cloth pack bound tightly against his back. “I can keep a secret.”   “Right, then. Let’s not make a scene,” Merlin said, and pushed open the heavy tavern door.   Warm yellow light filled the hall, and the air was scented with mead and meat. I felt my fur dry in the toasty air and my mouth water from the delectable smells. I turned to Morgana to say how nice it seemed, but then I remembered: Don’t speak.   “Is this the best place to keep a secret?” she whispered to Merlin as the four of us shuffled into the tavern. The place was packed with rowdy guests eating and drinking their fill. Some warmed their damp feet by the fire, and others laughed uproariously over cards.   “It’s the only tavern around,” Merlin said. “Perhaps we’ll go unnoticed here.”   “Arthur? Nosewise? You’re alive!” A young girl’s voice spun us all around. She dropped her tray of foamy mugs and spilled the suds across the tavern floor, turning half a dozen heads.   “So much for unnoticed,” Morgana murmured.   “G-G-Guinevere,” Arthur croaked. His face went flush and he stumbled back a step. Guinevere, the tavern keeper’s daughter, a willowy girl with short brown hair, always had that effec...

EAN: 9780553537406

Release Date: 12-06-2018

Languages: English

Item Note: Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp.Has a remainder mark. Hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2018

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Hardcover