Books with title The Wizard's Ward

A lonely wizard moves to a new town in this charming children's story by renowned American poets Anne Sexton and Maxine Kumin, now in print again for the first time in decades.Everything is going wrong in the town of Drocknock until the new wizard arrives. He is very young, and he is lonely, and very nervous too; but he knows just where to find the right spells to stop the chicken pox epidemic and bring back the twenty cows that had disappeared. The drought is the town's most important problem, however. The new wizard needs five of his own tears to bring rain, but he is so happy in Drocknock he cannnot cry! "Peel an onion," the old wizard advises. "But," he warns, "beware, beware...a wizard's tears are powerful. They can make strange magic."..... The Wizard's Tears, first published in 1975, is moving and kind and funny in its intimate and modest way, yet strong and full of renewed life with stunning new illustrations from Keren Katz. Anne Sexton and Maxine Kumin had been friends for several years--having met at and carpooled to a Boston poetry workshop--when they began writing books together for younger readers. The creativity and versatility required for children's books offered the two poets the opportunity to experiment and play with language in new, unexpected ways, to connect world and words with humble, powerful, childlike imagery--"not unlike writing a poem where compression acts to intensify feelings," as Maxine reckoned.

Kalbe, the wizard of Mazaar, had lived his life and was intent on a few years of solitude with his cat. Then there was that night when he observed the changing colour of the clouds and his comfortable existence ceased. Soon he was on a path that would lead him to the heart of darkness. Along the way he would discover hidden powers that would shake him to the core.

Regarded as a modern fairy tale, L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz is one of America’s most cherished and enchanting children’s stories. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features original illustrations by W. W. Denslow, coloured by Barbara Frith, and an afterword by Professor Sarah Churchwell.Follow Dorothy, and her loyal dog Toto, as they are carried away from Kansas by a cyclone to the wonderful world of Oz. Wandering down the yellow brick road Dorothy meets her three famous companions – a Scarecrow longing for a brain, a Tin Woodman wishing for a heart, a cowardly Lion yearning for some courage – and together they travel to the illustrious Emerald City where they hope all their dreams will come true.

Meet L. Frank Baum’s original, beloved characters in this Little Unicorn easy-to-read abridged classic taken from the 1901 first edition. World famous, gold-medal-winning illustrator Greg Hildebrandt’s twenty-three color paintings and seven black and white drawings will bring the whimsical magic of the Land of Oz into your child’s life. With thought, courage, and love, Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion triumph over evil in this delightful adventure. Sized for small hands, this high quality, hardcover book is a valuable addition to every child’s library.

Jim prepares to fight a Troll civil war in this all-new epic story based on the hit Netflix series Trollhunters—from the limitless imagination of acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and DreamWorks Animation.Jim and the Trollhunters team have finally found the wizard Merlin, but at a terrible cost. One of their beloved Troll friends has fallen in battle. Jim must now come to terms with true, lasting death for the first time in his young life. But there is little time to mourn—Jim must reclaim his fighting spirit because a civil war is about to commence among the various underground Troll communities. If not controlled, it will spill into the human world. Once again the fate of the entire planet rests on Jim’s shoulders. Will he be able to shoulder these epic responsibilities? This book includes full-color glossy inserts with images from the show! DreamWorks Trollhunters © 2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

This Seedbox Classics edition of the Wizard of Oz includes illustrations.The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is a popular story that follows the adventures of a young girl named Dorothy in the wonderful Land of Oz. After a storm swept away her Kansas farm, Dorothy and her dog Toto come in contact with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lion, and other fascinating characters as Dorothy attempts to return home.