Books with title The Wizard's War

Passed down from one generation to the next the Guardians of the Keys have kept their secrets but now at the time of greatest need the Guardians have been discovered.Only those who now hold the Keys can prevent the barrier between the worlds of Earth and Minuet from failing and can stop the destruction of their two lands but they are unaware of what they hold and of the dangers around them. All the time the High Lord of the Sky can only watch and wait.

The grating crash of the metal bold on the gate behind them signals the end of the quiet country life Nicholas Quill and his younger brother Peter have always known. The tall, narrow mansion, looming before them like a besieged fortress on the Thames, closets a strange and eerie world of occult arts and inexplicable intrigues. Within that forbidding house Dr. Griffin, the “wizard of Mortlake,” reigns supreme, making predictions and casting horoscopes for the great and powerful of Elizabethan England – including the mighty Queen herself.Nicholas’ growing involvement with the wizard leads him into the very center of court intrigue and dangerous plots, culminating in a spine-chilling climax – the discovery of a plot against the life of the monarch. While faithfully recreating an exciting period and a little-known aspect of English history, the Beattys have written an irresistible novel of suspense.

The wizard, watchful, waits alone within his tower of cold gray stone and ponders in his wicked way what evil deeds he'll do this day. What do you think the wizard is planning to do? Conjure a magic spell? Turn a frog into a flea? Fill a cauldron with bubbling brew? You may think you know . . . but watch out. Because if the wizard is bored, he may come looking for you!

“A magical story full of humor and heart.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery-winning author of The One and Only Ivan For fans of The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom comes an offbeat, comedic spin on the Excalibur legend told from the point of view of a talking dog who wants to be a magician! Meet Nosewise. He’s spunky. He’s curious. And he’s a dog who can’t understand why his pack mates Merlin and Morgana spend all day practicing magic tricks. If it’s a trick they want, he’s the dog to ask! He can already Sit!, Stay!, and Roll Over! But there’s no way Nosewise is Stay!ing when his master and best friend, Merlin, is kidnapped. There’s nothing Nosewise won’t do to get Merlin back, even if it means facing the strange Fae people and their magic-eating worms, or tangling with the mysterious Sword in the Stone. But it may take more than sniffing out a spell to do it! Nosewise’s hilarious escapades and steadfast loyalty get him and his companions through King Arthur’s Dark Ages."An entertaining adventure full of humor and magic" –Booklist "A delightful magical fantasy, perfect for fans of fairy tales, legends, and dogs.” –School Library Journal"An ingenious and entirely credible (at least dog lovers will agree with this) twist on the familiar tale.” –Kirkus Reviews "Nosewise is one of the silliest narrators around." —The Bulletin

Cullen is devastated when his loving mother has to force him to leave the safety of the only home he has ever known. She fears that his drunken stepfather will kill him over the accidental death of the family cow. Blinded by tears Cullen wanders aimlessly for miles only to collapse in a darkened forest from sheer exhaustion. Young Cullen is awakened to find himself the hero in a land of Wizards, Kings and powerful magic. He has to travels through a land that could only exist in a story told on a cold winter’s night in a smoke filled tavern, next to a roaring fire. So sit back, put up your feet and light your pipe. You will find yourself immersed in a thousand-year-old prophecy that foretold of your coming to put an end to the Master of the Dark Elves evil reign of terror. You will find yourself holding your breath and your heart pounding as you face powerful dark enemies in adventures that your very survival depends on your working together with your team.

As a parent, our children should be our primary concern and our focus must be on the development stages from a very young age. This book was written with that in mind. A child's imagination is important as it sets the wheels in motion for what and who they become in life. In this book, a less traditional mom decides she would rather not deal with her nephew and therefore sends him away to do chores. While it's sad to say, numerous children are living with adults who instead of dealing with their children, they send them away like the mother in the book.

Life would have remained predictably dull for Aron if it had not been for a wizard's illness and the discovery of a dragon. These two events change the course of Aron's life as he sets off, accompanied by two strange dwarves, on a journey that leads him ever deeper into danger. He becomes a pawn in a deadly game of sorcery and is forced to learn quickly the skills that pit him against an evil wizard. There is one gift that Aron has to save himself and his friends. And he is the only one who can use it. This juvenile/teen novel will immerse readers into a world of magic, sword and sorcery. Through fantasy, it reminds us there are more important things in life than staying on the expected path. Following the heart is more rewarding and infinitely more interesting.