TWICE MAGIC

Name: TWICE MAGIC
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Cressida Cowell
ISBN: 9781478999461

Author: Cressida Cowell

Series: Wizards of Once #2

Narrator: David Tennant

Unabridged: 5 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers

Published: 11/27/2018

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

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series--set in a magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites.

This was once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who had been taught since birth to hate each other like poison.

But now, the boy Wizard and girl Warrior have been brought together in the Badwoods and they have witnessed the shocking consequences of the Stone That Takes Away Magic. They will need to cast aside their differences once more--for an Evil Spell has broken free.

It's up to Xar and Wish to find the ingredients. But it means entering dangerous territory unannounced...

Cressida Cowell brings her trademark wit to this spellbinding sequel, along with the stunning artwork and heartfelt adventure that has made her beloved around the world, weaving a story that is sure to transport readers to a world that will enchant and bewitch them.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gavin on May 24, 2020

The Wizards of Once series is getting better with each instalment! No matter what Cressida Cowell writes, I am guaranteed a smile and a laugh when reading her books. There were some genuine moments in this that got me a little frightened for the main characters (the villains are rather scary - and D......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on March 05, 2019

Once again, just a frickin' delight! I love Wish and Xar, but most importantly I love David Tennant as the Unknown Narrator. Crazy stuff happened, funny stuff happened, and we got to hear a song written by a werewolf, translated into English, sung by David Tennant.......more

Goodreads review by bookellenic on November 28, 2019

Instagram | Twitter Για ακόμη μια φορά, η Κρεσίντα Κάουελ μας δίνει ένα κόσμο γεμάτο φαντασία, περιπέτεια, μυστήριο και ευρηματικότητα! Λατρεύω την εικονογράφηση στο εσωτερικό, η γραφή και η μετάφραση του βιβλίου είναι εξαιρετικές και παρακινούν τον αναγνώστη να διευρύνει τους ορίζοντες της φαντασίας......more

Goodreads review by April (Aprilius Maximus) on November 30, 2020

1.) The Wizards of Once ★★★★★ 2.) Twice Magic ★★★★ 3.) Knock Three Times ★★★★ 4.) Never and Forever [ON TBR] ----------------------------------------------- “But then," said Caliburn, "the adults are making such an almighty mess of things maybe we have to put our faith in the children, crazy and unrea......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on January 06, 2019

Just as fun as the first one. I might even liked this one a little bit better. And the narration by David Tennant was, of course, amazing.......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

"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)

"One of the most eagerly awaited children's books of the year, this magical adventure is also one of the most spellbinding....Enormously entertaining and satisfying, it's narrated and illustrated with tangible energy and verve. The fantasy world and quest-driven plot are a triumph."—The Bookseller (UK)