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Ed Masessa is the New York Times bestselling author of many books for young people, including The Wandmaker's Guidebook and Scarecrow Magic. He lives in Florida.
Wandmaker
by Ed Masessa
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ISBN-13:
9780545861755
- Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
- Publication date: 05/10/2016
- Sold by: Scholastic, Inc.
- Format: eBook
- Pages: 336
- Sales rank: 351,178
- File size: 13 MB
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- Age Range: 8 - 12 Years
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Winner of the Fall 2016 Parents' Choice FunStuff Award! Magic is real -- and it runs in the family -- in this charming fantasy adventure about a boy who must balance his magical education with the demands of big-brotherhood, perfect for fans of Jenny Nimmo and Angie Sage. Henry Leach the Eighth doesn't know it yet, but he's descended from a long line of wandmakers. That means he has inherited mysterious powers, a trunk full of strange artifacts... and a whole host of problems. His biggest problem at the moment, however, is his little sister, Brianna. She's always had a special talent for getting in his way. And she takes troublemaking to new heights when she's caught in the crossfire of Henry's first major spell! Heartfelt, funny, and imaginative, Wandmaker is sure to leave young readers spellbound.
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Publishers Weekly
05/02/2016In this imaginative fantasy—which is drawn from the world of Masessa's bestselling 2006 novelty title, The Wandmaker's Guidebook—11-year-old Henry Leach the Eighth learns that he is a wandmaker, capable of creating and using magical wands that confer various amazing abilities. After Henry (who has his own copy of The Wandmaker's Guidebook, naturally) accidentally transforms his younger sister into a hedgehog, he turns to the legendary sorcerer Coralis for help. The two siblings are promptly dragged into an epic confrontation between good and evil: an ancient villain named Dai She plans to destroy the world, and Henry and his allies embark on a perilous cross-country trip to find a way to thwart the apocalyptic plan. Masessa delivers a fast-paced, entertaining tale filled with humor and magical action, playfully referencing (and toying with) tropes popularized by Harry Potter (Voldemort never suffered half of the indignities that are perpetrated on Dai She, and Dumbledore never flew coach across the Atlantic). This is a clever, twisty story with plenty of potential for future installments. Ages 8–12. Agent: Marcia Wernick, Wernick & Pratt. (May)
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Praise for Wandmaker:
Winner of the Fall 2016 Parents' Choice FunStuff Award
"Masessa delivers a fast-paced, entertaining tale filled with humor and magical action, playfully referencing (and toying with) tropes popularized by Harry Potter (Voldemort never suffered half of the indignities that are perpetrated on Dai She, and Dumbledore never flew coach across the Atlantic). This is a clever, twisty story with plenty of potential for future installments." -- Publishers Weekly
Children's Literature - Laura Ruttig
Henry Leach the Eighth has had a pretty normal childhood. His little sister Brianna is a huge pest; his dad travels a lot, while his mom stays home with them, painting in her basement studio at times. Despite this typical suburban upbringing, Henry has always wanted to believe in magic. When Henry’s father casually gives him the Wandmaker’s Guidebook, Henry is desperate to see if he can construct a working magic wand. He’s not sure that it will work, but as he follows the instructions carefully, strange events start happening. Mix in an over-the-top villain, a bird that might have once been a boy, a hermit, a spell gone awry, and Henry’s life has suddenly become much more complicated. This fun romp is reminiscent of Beverly Cleary’s Ramona series mixed with the magic of Jenny Nimmo’s Charlie Bone saga. Masessa perfectly captures the everyday drama of Henry and Brianna’s squabbling, while simultaneously cataloguing their fantastic adventures on an out-of-control road trip. Reviewer: Laura Ruttig; Ages 8 to 12.School Library Journal
06/01/2016Gr 4–7—Henry Leach the eighth is a novice wandmaker with a special destiny. His parents have kept him in the dark about his powerful family ancestry—he's the seventh son of a seventh son, which makes him an especially formidable wandbearer. His first attempt at spellcasting ends up transforming his sister Brianna into a blue porcupine. Henry and Brianna find help in the form of Coralis, the Grand Wand Master. Coralis discovers that an evil Wand Master is planning to destroy the world and believes Henry might be the key to stopping him. The trio travel cross-country to Arizona, where Henry meets some of his Navajo family and faces the evil forces threatening the world. This tale touches on the themes of identity and sibling relationships. The plot is full of action, and several lighthearted, humorous moments keep the pace moving quickly. Main characters Henry and Coralis may remind readers of another famous magical protégé and mentor duo; however, there are enough differences in the story to keep it from being repetitive. One problematic issue in the plot is the inclusion of Henry's Navajo ancestors. An ancient warrior appears as Henry's spiritual guide and ally in the climatic fight against the evil Wand Master. Unfortunately, this section of the story misrepresents Native American spirituality by associating it with magic and fantasy. VERDICT While Henry's adventures may appeal to fantasy readers, this title cannot overcome the misstep of appropriating and misrepresenting Navajo spirituality.—Sophie Kenney, Glencoe Public Library, IL