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Wizardmatch
by Lauren MagazinerTake the hilarious, magic-infused world of Eva Ibbotson's Which Witch, add the lovable feuding family from The Incredibles, and you'll get Wizardmatch--funny, fantastical, action-packed, and totally heartwarming.Twelve-year-old Lennie Mercado loves magic. She practices her invisibility powers all the time (she can now stay invisible for fifteen seconds!), and she dreams of the day that she can visit her grandfather, the Prime Wizard de Pomporromp, at his magical estate.Now Lennie has her chance. Poppop has decided to retire, and his grandchildren are coming from all over to compete in Wizardmatch. The winner inherits his title, his castle, and every single one of his unlimited magical powers. The losers get nothing. Lennie is desperate to win, but when Poppop creates a new rule to quelch any sibling rivalry, her thoughts turn from winning Wizardmatch to sabotaging it...even if it means betraying her family.Comedic, touching, and page-turny, Wizardmatch is perfect for fans of Mr. Lemoncello's Library, The Gollywopper Games, and The Candymakers.
Wizardry Compiled
by Rick CookThis book is an original digital file also available from the Baen Free Library at www.baen.com. Please join us in thanking Baen books for making this accessible copy available through Bookshare.org.
Wizards
by Gardner Dozois Jack DannNeil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer, and many more join ?this magical brew [that] will enchant young adult readers and their elders as well.? (Publishers Weekly)In Wizards, today?s master fantasists turn their hands to tales of these magical beings, living in both ancient and modern times, as well as in fantasy realms that never were. Featuring stories by New York Times bestselling authors Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Garth Nix as well as tales from Kage Baker, Peter S. Beagle, Terry Bisson, Orson Scott Card, Terry Dowling, Andy Duncan, Jeffrey Ford, Elizabeth Hand, Nancy Kress, Tanith Lee, Patricia A. McKillip, Mary Rosenblum, Tad Williams, Gene Wolfe, and Jane Yolen.
Wizards & Spells: A Young Adventurer's Guide (Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Guides)
by Andrew Wheeler Jim Zub Stacy King Official Dungeons & Dragons LicensedAn immersive illustrated primer to the enchanted beings, magic users, and spells of Dungeons & Dragons, the leading fantasy role-playing game.This illustrated guide transports new players to the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and presents a one-of-a-kind course on the wizards, sorcerers, and other magic-makers for which the game is known. Featuring easy-to-follow and entertaining explanations of how spells are created and used in the game, along with original illustrations of the game's essential magical characters, this book shines a spotlight on the mystical side of D&D.The perfect jumping-on point for young fans of fantasy looking to give D&D a try, Wizards and Spells also features prompts to encourage creative problem-solving skills in the dangerous situations that may be encountered in a Dungeons & Dragons adventure.
Wizards Don't Need Computers (The Adventures of the Bailey School kids #20)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThere are some pretty weird grownups living in Bailey City. But could the new librarian who has a long white beard and a magic wand really be Merlin, the great wizard from medieval times? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out! "I just realized that Mr. Merle's name sounds like Merlin," said Liza. Melody's eyes were big. "And his fish's name is Arthur, as in King Arthur!" "Maybe Mr. Merle is Merlin," Howie said. Liza and Melody gulped, but Eddie just laughed. "Wizards use magic to get whatever they want. Theydon't have to work in libraries shelving books. And they definitely don't need computers!"
Wizards at War (Young Wizards Ser. #8)
by Diane DuaneYoung wizards reunite to stop a powerful enemy from robbing the world of its magic as this YA fantasy adventure series continues.Returning from their wizardly holiday, Nita Callaghan and Kit Rodriguez look forward to getting back to their normal routine. But there’s trouble brewing. A strange darkness is befalling older wizards across the world, stealing away their power. Soon, young wizards from Earth and beyond must join forces to stop an unimaginable invasion—and defend the very essence of wizardry itself.To stop the evil afoot, they must first find a secret weapon promised to them by the Powers That Be. With their alien teammates, Nita, Kit, and Dairine are on a desperate search through worlds known and unknown, racing against the minions of the sinister Lone Power who are determined to find it first. And that’s only the beginning, because for the first time in millenia, the wizards are about to go to war.
Wizards of Fyre (Island of Fyre #3)
by Janet Lane WaltersLorana, sold by her father to the slavers, resides in the harem in the citadel of the wizards. Her desire is to escape before she is given as a reward to one of the two wizard trainees who are competing for a spot on the council. She knows how to brew a cordial from firethorn berries and a poison from the thorns. When Arton, one of the young men is poisoned by the thorns she must care for him. She feels an attraction to him but she must escape. One night she hears the voice of a dragon. She thought the wizards had destroyed all the dragons on this side of the mountains. When the wizards leave to collect men to sell to the slavers, she takes the opportunity to escape with few supplies and a determination to reach the dragon. Arton is a fledgling wizard and is about to be tested for the council. His mentor has died. His mentor wasn’t his father. The wizard purchased Arton from the slavers years ago. The present chief wizard would like to thwart Arton’s quest because he wants his son and trainee to join the council. Arton and his rival are evenly matched. The escape of Lorana becomes a quest. Which of the young wizards returns her to the citadel will win the competition and gain her as a reward. Cregan the rival decides to search on the desert. Arton chooses the hills. Because of Lorana’s care of him when he was poisoned he is attracted to her and he still craves a seat on the council. Can Arton find Lorana first and will he make her a prisoner or allow her to remain free?
Wizards of Mickey #2: The Dolmen Swamp
by Stefano AmbrosioBrave wizard Mickey and his pals are back in this second exciting adventure that's packed with comic book art. Will they be able to defeat their enemy before it's too late?
Wizards of Mickey #3: The Secret of the Great Crown
by Stefano AmbrosioThe Wizards of Mickey are back in this third adventure that's bursting with comic book art. The brave wizards must go on a mission to free MickeyÍs master Nereus, the sorcerer who was captured by the Lord of Deception and his Black Phantom team.
Wizards of Mickey #6: Witches at War
by Stefano AmbrosioPowerful sorcerers have convened for The Great Tournament, a magical contest of skill and power. Mickey, Sorcerer of Miceland, is hoping for victory--and a valuable prize. But will he be able to overcome the dark forces to win? Join the exciting adventure, which is bursting with great comic style art.
Wizards of Mickey #7: The Iron Dragon
by Stefano AmbrosioJoin the magic and the adventure of Wizards of Mickey in their seventh adventure--jamp-packed wth great comic book style art. This time, the gang is up against a gang of evil Robot Warlocks! Will the Wizards of Mickey team save the day?
Wizards of Mickey #8: The Monster Hunters
by Stefano AmbrosioThe Wizards of Mickey are back for their eighth amazing adventure, which is jam-packed with cool comic book style art. The team is up against a terrible monster. Will they defeat it before it's too late?
Wizards of Waverly Place: All Mixed Up
by Heather AlexanderWhen Alex decides to try out a new spell to get her crush Riley to notice her, she accidentally makes a mannequin fall in love with her instead. Will Justin be able to get her out of her latest magical mishap? Plus, when Justin uses wizardry to become the pitcher of his school's baseball team, will he be able to step up to the plate, or will he strike out?
Wizards of Waverly Place: Oh, Brother!
by Sarah NathanAlex is tired of being compared to her older brother Justin, so she decides to enlist the help of a genie to make him just go away. But when the spell goes awry and Justin disappears for good, will Alex be able to summon her powers and get her big brother back? Plus, when the kids get a visit from their favorite uncle, their father decides to let them in on a very important magical secret!
Wizards of Waverly Place: Super Switch!
by Heather AlexanderWhen Alex tries to use magic to hide her less-than-stellar wizard school report card from her parents, she accidentally turns them into guinea pigs instead! Things only get worse when Alex's brothers, Justin and Max, inadvertently let the animals loose. Will Alex be able to reverse the spell, or will her parents be rodents forever? Plus, when Alex and her brothers befriend a mischievous new student at wizard school, the results are disastrous!
Wizards of the Game
by David LubarEighth-grader Mercer, whose passion is the fantasy role-playing game Wizards of the Warrior World, hopes to use a fund-raiser to bring a gaming convention to his middle school.
Wizards' Worlds: A Witch World Collection (Witch World)
by Andre NortonImaginative stories of dark powers, courageous heroes, and breathtaking adventure from &“one of the pioneer women in science fiction&” (Anne McCaffrey). In a career spanning from the Golden Age of science fiction and fantasy to the modern age, Andre Norton&’s brilliant mind and inimitable talents forged an unforgettable legacy in literature. From all-encompassing world-building sagas to charming short stories, her works remain fascinating and compelling reading for lovers of the strange, the surprising, and the wondrous possibilities of human imagination. This collection of thirteen stories presents the myriad visions of a truly gifted author: &“Falcon Blood,&” &“The Toads of Grimmerdale,&” &“Changeling,&” &“Spider Silk,&” &“Sword of Unbelief,&” &“Sand Sister,&” &“Toys of Tamisan,&” &“Wizard&’s Worlds,&” &“Mousetrap,&” &“Were-Wrath,&” &“By a Hair,&” &“All Cats Are Grey,&” and &“Swamp Dweller.&”
Wizards, Inc.
by Martin H. Greenberg M. Coleman15 original stories about those who earn their living through spellcraft From a boy who discovers life can be an illusion...to a man who maintains company security through enchantment...to a young woman who inherits a real magic shop..<P><P>to a gambler who needs a sure way to beat the odds...to a woman who creates unique chocolates-here are 15 imaginative tales that run the whole gamut of wizardly professions.
Wizards: Stories of Magic, Mischief and Mayhem
by Jennifer Schwamm WillisThis collection features stories about wizards from such noted fantasy authors as J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, T. H. White, Roald Dahl, Frances Hodgson Burnett, George McDonald, and many others.
Wizards: The Myths, Legends, and Lore
by Aubrey ShermanA spellbinding collection of wizardry!For centuries, people have been mesmerized by the spectacular tales of wizards. In this book, you will uncover the mystery behind these sorcerers with folklore, mythology, and poetry from every tradition in the world. From the legendary Telchines, who were entrusted with the upbringing of Olympian gods to the great, wise Gandalf in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the dazzling stories surrounding these magicians are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of mastering the arcane arts of wizardry. Whether you're interested in exploring the rich history behind these enchanting figures or want to learn more about their magical abilities, you will gain a better understanding of their impact on civilizations as you accompany these powerful conjurors on their spellbinding journeys.Complete with detailed illustrations, this book reveals the incredible power and age-old wisdom of some of the most extraordinary wizards to ever exist.
Wizenbeak
by Alexis A. GillilandThis fantasy is about a very strange wizard named Wizenbeak and what he tried to do.
Wizzo and the Cookie Babies
by Gina CallejaThis gentle and humorous story gives youngsters the reassuring message that the world cherishes children. Wizzo the Wizard, who lives on the moon, becomes bored while his wife is away on a trip, so he decides to bake a batch of cookies. But he makes a mistake in the recipe and, when Ms. Wizzo returns, she finds the house full of real, live babies - one hundred and forty-four, to be exact! Of course, she loves them all!
Wo verstecken sich die Drachen?
by Marianne Kinzel Rkh Bowman Joan Casler Heather Stannard Julia BuschVerfolge Roberts Abenteuer auf der Suche nach den schwer zu findenden Drachen, von denen er jeden Abend hört, wenn sein Vater ihm vor dem Schlafengehen vorliest. Kinder im Alter von 4+ Jahren werden den reizenden Text dieser herrlichen Geschichte genießen.
Woebegone’s Warehouse of Words
by Payal KapadiaSix desperate Words.Two fearless Speakers. One audacious quest to reclaim the truth, if such a thing can still be found. In a world where you must pay a price to speak, Speakers have to buy words to use them. At the click of a button, the flesh-and-ink Words at a warehouse are boxed and shipped to stay alive.Everything changes when fifteen-year-olds Asha and Zeb break the rules and graffiti a wall. They collide head-on with the tyrannical Word Bloc and its sinister leader Gunther Glib. For him, power is about controlling what can be said, even if it means destroying the Words and forever silencing their Speakers. In a losing battle, a dying Word urges her friends to escape to the forgotten Wood the Words first came from. As the paths of the Words and their Speakers intersect, they embark on an epic journey to fight a brutal regime and find what they stand for.A startling, scorching blaze of an adventure from Crossword Award-winning author Payal Kapadia, Woebegone's Warehouse of Words is a compelling cry for the freedom of speakers, and their words.
Woke Up Hungry
by Becky BlackMargot McCallan expected to sleep peacefully through the months’ long journey to a new life on a distant colony planet. But she’s rudely awakened and rescued from a hypersleep chamber full of fellow colonists who have turned into ghouls with an insane hunger for flesh.Chief of Operations Izzy Ramirez expected the usual uneventful trip ferrying sleeping colonists and their supplies. But when a saboteur repeatedly triggers a virus that cripples the ship’s computer and wakes colonists randomly, she has to lead the rescue parties to save those lucky few who don’t wake up hungry.Margot and Izzy should never have met, despite sharing that journey. But now they’re a team, working to end the nightmare and save the lives of thousands of people. As their feelings for each other grow stronger, they try to wait, to put romance on hold until they are no longer facing danger together. But it’s hard not to reach out for hope in the midst of horror.