The Wizards of Once

Name: The Wizards of Once
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.14 (7 reviews)
Author: Cressida Cowell
ISBN: 9781478922742

Author: Cressida Cowell

Series: Wizards of Once #1

Narrator: David Tennant

Unabridged: 5 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers

Published: 10/03/2017

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Stories, Action & Adventure Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

In the first book of a new 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica on July 23, 2018

The audiobook is narrated by David Tennant and was an Odyssey Award Honoree, and I can see why! Not only is Tennant so fun as the reader, but there are musical interludes and sound effects. And it's a very fun story, too! I really liked the descriptions of the magic and the people, not to mention th......more

Goodreads review by Gavin on April 18, 2020

Sizzling with magic and wonder in a brilliant world that has completely sucked me in! I cannot wait to read more from this series. A boy wizard who can't seem to find his magic and a warrior princess who has a knack for adventure cross paths in a world where wizards and warriors are mortal enemies. L......more

Goodreads review by Dash on November 10, 2017

DAVID TENNANT MUST READ EVERY BOOK EVER EXISTS! AUDIBLE HIRE HIM ON A PERMANENT BASIS PLEASE!......more

Goodreads review by Katie on December 31, 2017

This story was so cute!! I really enjoyed it! My one complaint (and I'm not sure if it's because of anything with the book or if it's just because it's middle grade) is that I didn't really connect with any of the characters. I kind of found my indifferent on what actually happened to them. But I st......more

Goodreads review by Sara on April 05, 2020

3.5 stars. This was funny, scattered and bonkers. I still can't really tell you what the plot was, other than it involved a bit of special magic and witches, but the characters are an absolute delight. Wish is a warrior princess. But not a very good one. In fact, she's a bit of a disappointment to he......more

Quotes

Praise for The Wizards of Once:

"A rollicking adventure tale and coming-of-age story rolled into one enjoyable package...Readers will fall in love with the imaginative worldbuilding and humorous dialogue and asides...A delightful magical romp."
—Kirkus

"A clever and fresh new series.... Cowell fans will be elated to have a new world to get to know, and they'll welcome the author's familiar writing style and humor."
—BCCB

"A plethora of energetic illustrations keeps the excitement high...readers with a penchant for lighthearted fantasy are sure to enjoy this series opener and look forward to the next volume."—Horn Book

"The tongue-in-cheek voice combines with scribbly b&w interior illustrations...to sustain a sense of wonder and mayhem from start to finish. Cowell skillfully mixes adventure with silliness in a satisfying story."—Publishers Weekly

"Cowell crafts two believable and lovable main characters...A strong new series starter by a best-selling author."—School Library Journal

"The first in a series, this book will delight and engage readers of fantasy both young and old."—School Library Connection

"The first volume of a new series by author and illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon series is an event....Funny, thoughtful and surprisingly wise and lively, this is another coup from Cowell."—The Sunday Times (UK)

"...a new fantasy world fizzing with evil, magic, Iron Age history, laugh-out-loud jokes and a huge cast of memorable characters. Another bestseller is born."—The Daily Mail (UK)

"The detail of Cowell's world is a delight...This one will run and run."—The Observer (UK)