The King and the Magician

In this beautifully illustrated story with a timeless message, a mighty ruler discovers someone in his kingdom has more power than himself. But when the king sets out to destroy this fearsome enemy, a humble magician, the tables are turned, and an unexpected journey begins. Full color.

About the author

Jorge Bucay grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Now a doctor and writer, he previously held many jobs, including taxi driver, clown, and street vendor. He has written more than twenty successful books that have been translated into over twenty languages, including English, Chinese, Polish, Greek, Russian, and Hebrew. Jorge has memorized more than 1,500 stories that he loves to tell to audiences around the world.

Gusti was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a pencil in his hand, according to his mother. In 1985, he moved to Barcelona, Spain, where he works as an illustrator. He has won many awards for his illustrations and teaches drawing at schools, libraries, and cultural centers.

Product details

• Authors: Jorge Bucay, Bucay Jorge, Jorge Bucay & Gusti
• Assisted by: Gusti (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 6
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780789212047
• ISBN: 978-0-7892-1204-7
• Dimensions: 254 mm x 305 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 680 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs > Fairytales and sagas; JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, 0-5 years, Fiction, Picture Book, Non-character, Non Tie-in