Wandmaker

Author: Masessa, Ed

Features:

• Scholastic Press

Number Of Pages: 336

Details:

Magical fiction from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wandmaker's Guidebook! Winner of the Fall 2016 Parents' Choice FunStuff Award!Magic is real -- and it runs in the family -- in this charming fantasy adventure about a boy who must balance his magical education with the demands of big-brotherhood, perfect for fans of Jenny Nimmo and Angie Sage.Henry Leach the Eighth doesn't know it yet, but he's descended from a long line of wandmakers. That means he has inherited mysterious powers, a trunk full of strange artifacts... and a whole host of problems.His biggest problem at the moment, however, is his little sister, Brianna. She's always had a special talent for getting in his way. And she takes troublemaking to new heights when she's caught in the crossfire of Henry's first major spell!Heartfelt, funny, and imaginative, Wandmaker is sure to leave young readers spellbound. From School Library Journal Gr 4-7-Henry Leach the eighth is a novice wandmaker with a special destiny. His parents have kept him in the dark about his powerful family ancestry-he's the seventh son of a seventh son, which makes him an especially formidable wandbearer. His first attempt at spellcasting ends up transforming his sister Brianna into a blue porcupine. Henry and Brianna find help in the form of Coralis, the Grand Wand Master. Coralis discovers that an evil Wand Master is planning to destroy the world and believes Henry might be the key to stopping him. The trio travel cross-country to Arizona, where Henry meets some of his Navajo family and faces the evil forces threatening the world. This tale touches on the themes of identity and sibling relationships. The plot is full of action, and several lighthearted, humorous moments keep the pace moving quickly. Main characters Henry and Coralis may remind readers of another famous magical protégé and mentor duo; however, there are enough differences in the story to keep it from being repetitive. One problematic issue in the plot is the inclusion of Henry's Navajo ancestors. An ancient warrior appears as Henry's spiritual guide and ally in the climatic fight against the evil Wand Master. Unfortunately, this section of the story misrepresents Native American spirituality by associating it with magic and fantasy. VERDICT While Henry's adventures may appeal to fantasy readers, this title cannot overcome the misstep of appropriating and misrepresenting Navajo spirituality.-Sophie Kenney, Glencoe Public Library, ILα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Reviews:

Praise for Wandmaker:Winner of the Fall 2016 Parents' Choice FunStuff Award"Masessa delivers a fast-paced, entertaining tale filled with humor and magical action, playfully referencing (and toying with) tropes popularized by Harry Potter (Voldemort never suffered half of the indignities that are perpetrated on Dai She, and Dumbledore never flew coach across the Atlantic). This is a clever, twisty story with plenty of potential for future installments." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Wandmaker:Winner of the Fall 2016 Parents' Choice FunStuff Award"Masessa delivers a fast-paced, entertaining tale filled with humor and magical action, playfully referencing (and toying with) tropes popularized by Harry Potter (Voldemort never suffered half of the indignities that are perpetrated on Dai She, and Dumbledore never flew coach across the Atlantic). This is a clever, twisty story with plenty of potential for future installments." -- Publishers Weekly From the Author My elevator pitch for this books is, 'It's for fans of Harry Potter, but is entirely based in the real world.' I want my readers to be able to connect to the characters by identifying real places and things - like the New York Marble Cemetery, the Cloud Gate (the Bean) in Chicago, the Southwest Chief train, Monument Valley, and the Cave of Sword

UPC: 078073012992...

EAN: 9780545861748

Release Date: 10-05-2016

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover