Author: Red Tash
Publisher: Flying Birdbath Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
The Wizard Takes a Holiday is a flash fiction humorous rural fantasy of about 1500 words, by Red Tash. Originally meant as a one-off, it has since inspired six other Wizard Tales, each growing significantly longer as readers demand to know more about this mysterious character & the hidden world he roams, so like our own.
The Wizard Takes a Holiday
Author: Red Tash
Publisher: Flying Birdbath Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
The Wizard Takes a Holiday is a flash fiction humorous rural fantasy of about 1500 words, by Red Tash. Originally meant as a one-off, it has since inspired six other Wizard Tales, each growing significantly longer as readers demand to know more about this mysterious character & the hidden world he roams, so like our own.
Publisher: Flying Birdbath Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
The Wizard Takes a Holiday is a flash fiction humorous rural fantasy of about 1500 words, by Red Tash. Originally meant as a one-off, it has since inspired six other Wizard Tales, each growing significantly longer as readers demand to know more about this mysterious character & the hidden world he roams, so like our own.
Wizard's Holiday
Author: Diane Duane
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152052072
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Nita's little sister Dairine signs her up for a wizardly "cultural exchange" program, sending Nita and her partner Kit halfway across the galaxy. But nothing about wizardry--not even vacation--is simple enough.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152052072
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Nita's little sister Dairine signs her up for a wizardly "cultural exchange" program, sending Nita and her partner Kit halfway across the galaxy. But nothing about wizardry--not even vacation--is simple enough.
The Wizard Takes a Fitness Class
Author: Red Tash
Publisher: Flying Birdbath Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
You asked for it, you got it! The mysterious Wizard is back, and he's brought along his demons--literally. What's this about a nemesis and a gambling addiction? Can't an old man enjoy a cone of Ben & Jerry's and a nice nap at his favorite San Francisco B&B without a bunch of Chinatown zombies trying to get in on the action? And why are the sidewalks of The Castro suddenly so fabulous, anyway?
Publisher: Flying Birdbath Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
You asked for it, you got it! The mysterious Wizard is back, and he's brought along his demons--literally. What's this about a nemesis and a gambling addiction? Can't an old man enjoy a cone of Ben & Jerry's and a nice nap at his favorite San Francisco B&B without a bunch of Chinatown zombies trying to get in on the action? And why are the sidewalks of The Castro suddenly so fabulous, anyway?
The Wizard Takes the Cake
Author: Red Tash
Publisher: Flying Birdbath Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The mysterious Wizard takes a student as his “+1” to the wedding of an old friend in the third episode of the Wizard Tales.
Publisher: Flying Birdbath Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The mysterious Wizard takes a student as his “+1” to the wedding of an old friend in the third episode of the Wizard Tales.
The Wizard Tales
Author: Red Tash
Publisher: Flying Birdbath Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Five short stories: The Wizard Takes a Holiday is a flash fiction humorous rural fantasy of about 1500 words. The Wizard Takes a Fitness Class: A wandering wizard with regrets on his mind finds himself in a dance-off against an old enemy. About 5600 words Lucian's First Trick is the story of a young man's last night in the childhood realm of his mundane life. Sometimes when you say “Trick or Treat,” you get what you ask for. Originally published in Sirens Call Issue #5, October 2012. Approximately 3500 words. The Wizard Takes the Cake: The mysterious Wizard takes a student as his “+1” to the wedding of an old friend in this episode of the Wizard Tales, the longest yet. About 10,000 words A Laurents County Landfill Christmas: The Wizard bookends this fantastical tale from ruralfab Indiana. Starring the characters of Troll Or Derby. Originally published as part of the Let It Snow! Season's Readings for a Super-Cool Yule collection. About 6500 words These humorous, off-beat, philosophical contemporary fantasy stories are appropriate & safe for readers of all ages.
Publisher: Flying Birdbath Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Five short stories: The Wizard Takes a Holiday is a flash fiction humorous rural fantasy of about 1500 words. The Wizard Takes a Fitness Class: A wandering wizard with regrets on his mind finds himself in a dance-off against an old enemy. About 5600 words Lucian's First Trick is the story of a young man's last night in the childhood realm of his mundane life. Sometimes when you say “Trick or Treat,” you get what you ask for. Originally published in Sirens Call Issue #5, October 2012. Approximately 3500 words. The Wizard Takes the Cake: The mysterious Wizard takes a student as his “+1” to the wedding of an old friend in this episode of the Wizard Tales, the longest yet. About 10,000 words A Laurents County Landfill Christmas: The Wizard bookends this fantastical tale from ruralfab Indiana. Starring the characters of Troll Or Derby. Originally published as part of the Let It Snow! Season's Readings for a Super-Cool Yule collection. About 6500 words These humorous, off-beat, philosophical contemporary fantasy stories are appropriate & safe for readers of all ages.
Llama Llama Holiday Drama
Author: Anna Dewdney
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984835580
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Llama Llama holidays. Jingle music. Lights ablaze. How long till that special date? Llama Llama has to wait. If there's one thing Llama Llama doesn't like, it's waiting. He and Mama Llama rush around, shopping for presents, baking cookies, decorating the tree . . . but how long is it until Christmas? Will it ever come? Finally, Llama Llama just can't wait any more! It takes a cuddle from Mama Llama to remind him that "Gifts are nice, but there's another: The true gift is, we have each other."
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984835580
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Llama Llama holidays. Jingle music. Lights ablaze. How long till that special date? Llama Llama has to wait. If there's one thing Llama Llama doesn't like, it's waiting. He and Mama Llama rush around, shopping for presents, baking cookies, decorating the tree . . . but how long is it until Christmas? Will it ever come? Finally, Llama Llama just can't wait any more! It takes a cuddle from Mama Llama to remind him that "Gifts are nice, but there's another: The true gift is, we have each other."
The Hermit
Author: Red Tash
Publisher: Flying Birdbath Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
In this short story, an old man with a lamp and a flea market gypsy are more than they appear. The fourth installment of The Wizard Tales, and a companion story to the Trollogy series. Originally published October 2013 as part of Allegories of the Tarot.
Publisher: Flying Birdbath Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
In this short story, an old man with a lamp and a flea market gypsy are more than they appear. The fourth installment of The Wizard Tales, and a companion story to the Trollogy series. Originally published October 2013 as part of Allegories of the Tarot.
Death Takes a Holiday
Author: Thomas Meehan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780573704055
Category : Death (Personification)
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
"In Death Takes a Holiday, it's just after World War I and the loneliest of souls arrives at an Italian villa disguised as a handsome young Prince, and for the first time experiences the joys and heartbreaks of life. The show began as an Alberto Casella play from the 1920s that was made into a much-loved 1934 film. The original film was remade in 1998 as Meet Joe Black."--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780573704055
Category : Death (Personification)
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
"In Death Takes a Holiday, it's just after World War I and the loneliest of souls arrives at an Italian villa disguised as a handsome young Prince, and for the first time experiences the joys and heartbreaks of life. The show began as an Alberto Casella play from the 1920s that was made into a much-loved 1934 film. The original film was remade in 1998 as Meet Joe Black."--Page 4 of cover.
Picklewitch & Jack and the Sea Wizard's Secret
Author: Claire Barker
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571335233
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
DR FIRENZE SHARPTOOTHcordially invitesST IMACULATE'S SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTEDto Draconis Hallfor the Great Fossil HuntJack is very excited when he learns that this year's school trip is a visit to the seaside to hunt for fossils. And even better - there's going to be a prize for the best find, which is he desperate to win! Unfortunately, his best friend Picklewitch is not impressed, until she discovers the local Sea Wizard, whose secret lair is hiding the biggest treasure of all . . .
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571335233
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
DR FIRENZE SHARPTOOTHcordially invitesST IMACULATE'S SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTEDto Draconis Hallfor the Great Fossil HuntJack is very excited when he learns that this year's school trip is a visit to the seaside to hunt for fossils. And even better - there's going to be a prize for the best find, which is he desperate to win! Unfortunately, his best friend Picklewitch is not impressed, until she discovers the local Sea Wizard, whose secret lair is hiding the biggest treasure of all . . .
The Wizard's Dilemma
Author: Diane Duane
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547546823
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
A novel “filled with very credible teen angst, morality, and an intriguing blend of science fiction and fantasy” from the author of A Wizard Abroad (School Library Journal). Still recovering from an overly eventful vacation in Ireland, teenage wizard Nita Callahan is looking forward to some peace and quiet in her suburban New York home. Instead, her close friend Kit seems to be acting a little weird, and Nita keeps running into problems for which wizardry either isn’t the answer or else it’s the wrong one. How do you fix what can’t be fixed? Only the Transcendent Pig knows, and it’s not telling. But Nita needs to find out—and soon. Her wizardly partnership with Kit starts to fall apart. Much worse, her mother gets sick . . . so sick she may never leave the hospital.Only one person can help Nita—the One she’s devoted her life to fighting. “Powerful and satisfying.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A gripping and dynamic fantasy . . . Fans of the author will flock to this new adventure, which likely will bring new readers to the series.”—VOYA Praise for the Young Wizards series “Duane is tops in the high adventure business . . . This rollicking yarn will delight readers.”—Publishers Weekly “High Wizardry is . . . high entertainment.”—Locus “Recommend this series to young teens who devour books about magic and wizards . . . or kids looking for ‘Harry Potter’ read-alikes.”—School Library Journal “Stands between the works of Diana Wynne Jones . . . and Madeleine L’Engle . . . An outstanding, original work.”—The Horn Book
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547546823
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
A novel “filled with very credible teen angst, morality, and an intriguing blend of science fiction and fantasy” from the author of A Wizard Abroad (School Library Journal). Still recovering from an overly eventful vacation in Ireland, teenage wizard Nita Callahan is looking forward to some peace and quiet in her suburban New York home. Instead, her close friend Kit seems to be acting a little weird, and Nita keeps running into problems for which wizardry either isn’t the answer or else it’s the wrong one. How do you fix what can’t be fixed? Only the Transcendent Pig knows, and it’s not telling. But Nita needs to find out—and soon. Her wizardly partnership with Kit starts to fall apart. Much worse, her mother gets sick . . . so sick she may never leave the hospital.Only one person can help Nita—the One she’s devoted her life to fighting. “Powerful and satisfying.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A gripping and dynamic fantasy . . . Fans of the author will flock to this new adventure, which likely will bring new readers to the series.”—VOYA Praise for the Young Wizards series “Duane is tops in the high adventure business . . . This rollicking yarn will delight readers.”—Publishers Weekly “High Wizardry is . . . high entertainment.”—Locus “Recommend this series to young teens who devour books about magic and wizards . . . or kids looking for ‘Harry Potter’ read-alikes.”—School Library Journal “Stands between the works of Diana Wynne Jones . . . and Madeleine L’Engle . . . An outstanding, original work.”—The Horn Book