Download or read book Grumpy Old Wizards written by John O'Riley and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-04-05 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty years after the Disaster, the world is vastly different from days of old. Wizardry is the norm and magical talent is categorized. Josephine O'Connor, an eighty-four-year-old with a penchant for off-beat antics, is a category six, which means she possesses magical powers as rare as they are unsettling and a talent for psychometry that is so strong and acute that she can read the psychic impressions in a room without touching anything. With her unique physiology, she's over eighty years of age and still gets carded at R-rated movies. Most of the time it's flattering but it can sometimes be a nuisance. For the most part, Josephine spends her days like any other retirement community member. She plays cards with friends, attends get-togethers, and occasionally visits the beach until she is called upon by the police to investigate a crime scene left behind by a suspect with powers equal to her own. Now the race is on. Can an out-of-practice wizard marshal her abilities and catch a menace before he becomes so powerful even she can't stop him?

Download or read book The Evil Wizard Smallbone written by Delia Sherman and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a hilarious tale reminiscent of T. H. White, a lost boy finds himself an unlikely apprentice to the very old, vaguely evil, mostly just grumpy Wizard Smallbone. When twelve-year-old Nick runs away from his uncle’s in the middle of a blizzard, he stumbles onto a very opinionated bookstore. He also meets its guardian, the self-proclaimed Evil Wizard Smallbone, who calls Nick his apprentice and won’t let him leave, but won’t teach him magic, either. It’s a good thing the bookstore takes Nick’s magical education in hand, because Smallbone’s nemesis—the Evil Wizard Fidelou—and his pack of shape-shifting bikers are howling at the borders. Smallbone might call himself evil, but compared to Fidelou, he’s practically a puppy. And he can’t handle Fidelou alone. Wildly funny and cozily heartfelt, Delia Sherman’s latest is an eccentric fantasy adventure featuring dueling wizards, enchanted animals, and one stray boy with a surprising knack for magic.

Download or read book The Wizard s Promise written by Cassandra Rose Clarke and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hanna has spent her life hearing about the adventures of her namesake Ananna, the lady pirate, and assassin Naji. She dreams of the same adventures, but little does she know she is about to tumble into one of her own. Hanna is apprenticed to a taciturn fisherman called Kolur, and, during a day of storms and darkness, are swept wildly off course. In this strange new land, Kolur hires a stranger to join the crew and, rather than heading home, sets a course for the dangerous island of Jadanvar. As Hanna meets a secretive merboy, and learns that Kolur has a deadly past, she soon realises that wishing for adventures is a dangerous game - because those wishes might come true.

Download or read book Wizards written by Jack Dann and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of previously unpublished tales by some of the masters of modern fantasy explores the world of wizards, both good and bad, in stories by Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, Peter S. Beagle, Tanith Lee, Tad Williams, and other notable authors.

Download or read book Tom and the Grumpy Wizard written by Clive Cooper and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2007-07-23 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Wrong Side of Magic written by Janette Rallison and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whimsical, exciting, funny, adventurous--all the things I loved about books growing up."--James Dashner, New York Times-bestselling author of the Maze Runner series Hudson Brown stopped believing in magic long ago. That is, until the day he is whisked away to the magical land of Logos by a curious compass given to him by his off-beat neighbor, Charlotte. Hudson discovers that Logos is a land ruled by words, thoughts, and memories. A fairy might ferry you across the river for the price of one memory. But be sure to look out for snarky unicorns, as they will see through those who are not pure of heart. Not understanding the many rules of Logos, Hudson is quickly saddled with a troll curse. Charlotte, who, along with her father, was banished from Logos, can help get rid of the curse--but only if he agrees to find the lost Princess of Logos in return.

Download or read book Corruption written by John O'Riley and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-24 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a category six wizard in her eighties, Josephine O'Connor has always enjoyed a youthful body due to extremely slow aging but when she discovers she's become immortal, she must return to the workforce. Soon after starting her investigative work for the police, Josephine discovers a secret organization called the Valituras that has amassed ancient magic and power with single-minded determination. Her new assignment of defeating this agency may prove to be an impossible feat as their members have infiltrated all levels of the government including law enforcement and their advanced wizardry rivals her own. Josephine realizes she may be in over her head when the Valituras end up casting an immortality curse on her best friend, Helen, by mistake. To further complicate matters, her grandson's eighteen-year-old friend starts flirting with her like crazy. Fortunately, Helen isn't too broken up by the immortality curse. Who wouldn't want to live forever in a young, perfect body? Of course, everyone knows that dark magic always comes at a cost.

Download or read book Brave Story written by Miyuki Miyabe and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2009-11-17 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Wataru flees his messed-up life to navigate the magical world of Vision, a land filled with creatures both fierce and friendly. His ultimate destination is the Tower of Destiny where a goddess of fate awaits. Only when he has finished his journey and collected five elusive gemstones will he possess the Demon's Bane--the key that will grant him his most heartfelt wish...the wish to bring his family back together again! -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Antigua the Land of Fairies Wizards and Heroes Part 1 written by Denise Brown Ellis and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suddenly, there were black clouds in the sky. Everyone heard a loud noise coming from the sky and they all knew that Vorltrarr the Dragon was coming. King Aurthorr yelled out, "Daughters, Vorltrarr comes! Get ready your weapons! The time has come for you to fulfill the prophecy!" Princess Sasha, Princess Trina, Princess Alexandra and Rebecca walked up ahead of the army and lined up together in a row. They looked like warriors! Rebecca was not afraid! She took a deep breath and got her weapon ready for the task that lay ahead. She understood the prophecy now and had faith in herself and the Princesses. She was determined not to let them or the Land of Antigua down. They each pulled out their bows and prepared to kill the dragon. The Dragon Vorltrarr got nearer to the heroes! Fire came out of his nostrils and his mouth. Princess Alexandra handed each of the other girls one of the special arrows that they had gotten from the Head Centaur of the Unicorns. All four of the girls pointed their bows up into the air and waited for Vorltrarr to come nearer. Vorltrarr let out such a loud noise that the ground shook! Then fire came right out of his nostrils. The Wizard Thandorfur held his mighty wand up toward the sky and yelled, "Mighty clouds of the sky, I call upon you to bring forth lightening to destroy the Dragon Vorltrarr!" Suddenly the black clouds over the Dragon Vorltrarr began to roar like a freight train. Large lightening bolts came out of the clouds toward Vorltrarr. One lightening bolt struck Vorltrarr and wounded him but it didn't kill him!

Download or read book My Unfair Godmother written by Janette Rallison and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fairy godmother-in-training is sent to help angry seventeen-year-old Tansy, who reluctantly is staying with her father and his new wife while her mother and sister are travelling, but the unfortunate result of this intended help is chaos and confusion.

Download or read book The Wrekening written by Jayel Gibson and published by BookPros, LLC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wrekening (the first book of the Ancient Mirrors tales) is an epic fantasy adventure focusing on friendships, loyalties and the ultimate power that lies inside every human.

Download or read book The Adventures of Hugh Barnaby and The Place of Shadows written by Diane Bevan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hugh Barnaby has no idea that he holds the key to a sorceress' desperate need... After Hugh Barnaby became friends with the gypsies when they came to town with the fair, his life took on a mysterious turn, plunging him and his friends into a terrifying chain of events which landed them captive in a sinister castle. Hugh has no idea that he possesses magic power and a knowledge that a sorceress urgently needs. He learns through one of the paintings hanging on the castle wall, the only way to escape the clutches of the sorceress is by a hidden door. He is then thrown into a battle against her fiendish slaves in a rescue mission that would lead him and his friends through dark creepy dungeons and passageways littered with spooky skeletons, dusty armour, spiders watching from cobwebs, and the sound of eerie echoing voices. Running and stumbling, and constantly looking over their shoulders as the massive bar-guest, a phantom bear-like creature chases them while the trees look on...

Download or read book Curse Painter written by Jordan Rivet and published by Staunton Street Press. This book was released on 2020-10-09 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Art is magic. Art is a curse. Briar can curse with the flick of a paintbrush. Her paintings maim, bewitch, and—most effectively of all—destroy. But Briar doesn't want to hurt people anymore. She has fled her family's deadly curse business to start a new life peddling nonlethal jinxes and petty revenge. Briar’s destructive powers catch the eye of a charismatic young outlaw called Archer, who hires her to help him save a kidnapped friend from a ruthless baron. Briar thinks this is her chance to make amends for her crimes, but the family business won’t let her go so easily. When her violent past jeopardizes Archer’s rescue mission, Briar must confront the dark arts she left behind—and decide what she’s willing to destroy in order to be good. Read the new fantasy adventure inspired by Robin Hood from the author of Steel and Fire, Empire of Talents, and the Fire Queen’s Apprentice! "Richly detailed, artistic, hopeful, and an instant classic, Curse Painter is everything you could hope for in a bright fantasy novel - perfect for all ages but most especially those who adore a powerful story of goodness and magic." - Sarah K. L. Wilson, USA Today Bestselling Young Adult Author "I could not stop reading this book." - Chrissie Weselake "This book is easily one of the best YA fantasy books of the year. Engaging, witty, and full of action, Curse Painter is a phenomenally enjoyable book guaranteed to delight readers of all ages." - Sophia Lee Delorey

Download or read book Magic Forged written by K. M. Shea and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm one scrappy wizard.As someone with barely a flicker of magic, I've spent my life being mocked and surviving fights with bullies. But when my parents die in an accident, and I find myself responsible for our whole wizard house and family, I know my usual tactics aren't going to cut it.The situation veers from bad to catastrophic when my backstabbing cousin stages a coup and takes my family hostage.I barely manage to flee, but the only supernatural willing to help me is Killian Drake--the most feared vampire in the region, and a far more deadly villain than the jerk threatening my family.Is Killian sexy and charismatic? Heck yeah.He's also so powerful that my flight or fight instincts kick in every time our eyes meet. And he's definitely using me as his personal magic detector in his feud against the local fae.But Killian is also the first person to believe I might have more than just a scrap of magic. And if I can convince him to train me, I might get strong enough to free my family and get my house back.I'm not sure what happens when a scrappy wizard is taught how to fight by a hall of deadly vampires, but I'm about to find out.

Download or read book The Adventures Of Pappy written by George Fadden and published by Booktango. This book was released on 2012-11-23 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3rd volume of pappy's adventures. It is filled with more of the magical and sure to wow.

Download or read book The Sorcerer s Oath Collection written by Jennifer Ealey and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2022-07-14 with total page 3030 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All four books in 'The Sorcerer's Oath', a series of epic fantasy novels by Jennifer Ealey, now in one volume! Bronze Magic: Exiled by his power-hungry brothers, Prince Tarkyn encounters the woodfolk: a secretive group of telepaths living deep in the woodlands. When bounty hunters attack, Tarkyn narrowly escapes with the aid of the forest-dwellers, and discovers a secret about their source of magic. Embracing his new identity, allegiances are formed as the woodfolk hail Tarquin as the Guardian Of The Forest. But can he find a way to protect this mysterious realm, and seize his true destiny? The Wizard's Curse: Sorcerer Prince Tarkyn finds himself distanced from his companions and threatened by a curse. Trying to save his new people from his vengeful twin brothers, Tarkyn faces pressure from sorcerers and woodfolk alike. Soon, he is drawn in a battle he's not ready for. As the curse threatens to corrupt the woodfolk and loyalties around him grow thin, can Tarkyn wield his powers to save his people? The Lost Forest: Caught in a blizzard, Prince Tarkyn and his companions get trapped in the Lost Forest: a mystical realm of captivity where all must face their innermost fears - or spend an eternity. As the enchanted realm's true purpose unravels, Tarkyn's brothers - King Kosar and Prince Jarand - prepare their armies for war. Will Tarkyn be able to repair the deadly rift destroying his kin - sorcerer and woodfolk alike? The Wizardess: Forest fire, subterfuge, clandestine troops and poison all threaten Prince Tarkyn and the woodfolk. When the Wizardess of the Lost Forest comes to Tarkyn's aid, she reveals a shocking secret that threatens their very future. Bolstered by her unparalleled power, Tarkyn and his followers desperately attempt to stave off a civil war. But can Tarkyn find the strength to change the course of their realm, and save them all from their destructive, power-hungry rivals?

Download or read book The Grumpy Wizard written by Donnie Baxter and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All The Grumpy Wizard wants is a nice relaxing sleep, but there's only one problem... he cant. Things soon get hectic in his attempt. Perhaps he can use his magic sleep spell, or will that make things a billion times worse... Will The Grumpy Wizard ever be happy? Colorful images. Fun story. Can be read together or alone. Click Buy Now, to start an adventure with The Grumpy Wizard Follow The Grumpy Wizard on YouTube and Instagram for more fun pictures and short videos your child will love. About the author Donnie Baxter is an actor and children's entertainer. Other books in the collection include: The Grumpy Wizard Goes Fishing. The Grumpy Wizard Climbs Ben Nevis. The Grumpy Wizard Activity book. Buy the whole collection and look out for more fun titles and cartoons coming soon.