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The Wizards of Once

by Cressida Cowell

Two heirs, divided worlds

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Two heirs, divided worlds

Wizards and Warriors live by opposing rules, and their young heirs each complicate the order they are expected to uphold: Xar, born to a wizard king, cannot cast spells, while Wish, daughter of the Warrior Queen, carries a forbidden magical object. Their meeting in the wildwood, as they pursue a dangerous witch, brings the book’s central tensions together—magic and its absence, inherited loyalties, and the possibility of change. As the opening volume of a series, it establishes a fantasy world through the collision of these two traditions and sets its adventure in motion around the unlikely pairing of Xar and Wish.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Ages 9–12 looking for a fantasy adventure with child protagonists.
  • Readers interested in stories about magic, witches, and rival communities.
  • Readers who enjoy the start of a multi-volume series.

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Magic and its absenceRival traditionsFamily expectationsChange

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Book overview

In the first book in a series by the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon, the warring worlds of Wizards and Warriors collide in a thrilling and enchanting adventure.

Once there were Wizards, who were Magic, and Warriors, who were not. But Xar, son of the King of Wizards, can't cast a single spell. And Wish, daughter of the Warrior Queen, has a banned magical object of her own. When they collide in the wildwood, on the trail of a deadly witch, it's the start of a grand adventure that just might change the fabric of their worlds. With Cressida Cowell's trademark wit, and the same stunning combination of action, adventure, heart, humor, and incredible artwork that made How to Train Your Dragon a beloved bestselling franchise, The Wizards of Once will transport and enchant readers.

Don't miss:

The Wizards of Once (#1)

The Wizards of Once: Twice Magic (#2)

The Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times (#3)

The Wizards of Once: Never and Forever (#4)

For more fantastic stories from Cressida Cowell, don't miss How to Train Your Dragon, Which Way to Anywhere, and the How to Train Your Dragon School series.
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