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A Wizard's Dozen
186 pages
A spellbinding collection of thirteen magical tales that brews a heady mix of wonder and enchantment.
What it feels like
Reading this collection feels like opening a chest of magical artifacts, where each short story offers a new, bite-sized burst of enchantment. Because it is an anthology of thirteen distinct tales, the pace is naturally brisk, allowing readers to dip in and out of different fantastical worlds. The mood is steeped in childhood wonder and spellbinding whimsy, anchored by the varied yet consistently magical prose of its contributing authors. It is a heady brew of fantasy that avoids heavy, sprawling epics in favor of concentrated, accessible storytelling. This book will delight young readers and anyone who loves to be swept away by brief, enchanting glimpses into realms of pure imagination.
- Mood
- spellbinding
- whimsical
- cozy
- fantastical
- Tone
- enchanting
- wonder-filled
- magical
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the magic of storytelling · childhood wonder · enchantment and fantasy
- The writing
- Varied across multiple authors, but united by a spellbinding and accessible quality suited for younger readers.
- The arc
- Moves through a variety of magical encounters, building a cumulative sense of wonder and enchantment.
- Who it's for
- Young readers and lovers of fantasy who delight in bite-sized, magical adventures.
About the book
A wizard's dozen is a magical number - sometimes twelve, sometimes more - of something fantastic. In the case of this volume, it is a collection of thirteen spellbinding tales that together make a heady brew of wonder and enchantment. - from inside front cover
Description from Open Library.
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