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Zusatztext Flowing dialogue! easy interactions between the characters! a mixed Diana Wynne Jones/Lloyd Alexander vibe! and a setting both familiar and original make the novel immediately inviting and compelling. Informationen zum Autor Sage Blackwood was born in Chicago and grew up in New York State. She graduated from Antioch College and the University at Albany and taught ESL for many years. Her first fantasy novel, Jinx, was selected as a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, ALA Booklist, School Library Journal, and Amazon.com, and was purchased by President Obama. Klappentext The highly acclaimed first book of a fantasy adventure series set in a mysterious forest, starring a daring new hero. "Readers will thrill to journey with Jinx" (SLJ, starred review), a wizard's apprentice, as he sets off on a quest through the dangerous Urwald, a magical forest full of wizards and were-creatures, and discovers that it is more complex than he could imagine, and that it needs him more than he could ever guess. This humorous and smart tween fantasy adventure is perfect for fans of Septimus Heap, The Sisters Grimm, and Fablehaven. Supports the Common Core State Standards Zusammenfassung The highly acclaimed first book of a fantasy adventure series set in a mysterious forest! starring a daring new hero. "Readers will thrill to journey with Jinx" ( SLJ ! starred review)! a wizard's apprentice! as he sets off on a quest through the dangerous Urwald! a magical forest full of wizards and were-creatures! and discovers that it is more complex than he could imagine! and that it needs him more than he could ever guess. This humorous and smart tween fantasy adventure is perfect for fans of Septimus Heap! The Sisters Grimm! and Fablehaven. Supports the Common Core State Standards Inhaltsverzeichnis ENG
