The Wizard's Apprentice

I read the first book in this series when I was pretty young, and I dismissed it then because I felt like it was a rip off of Harry Potter (the first spell in the book was “Wizzah wazzah wings!” and was used to give a small golden ball wings. Gah). Anyway, I came back to give it a second try now tha......more

The kids (6yo and 8yo) have been listening to this series in the car. All three of us agree, Nell rocks and JFK (the author) is the real wizard. In addition to taking the kids and I on a great adventure, this series has prompted the kids to evaluate long held traditions (in the book) that are called......more

4/5 - An exciting adventure with endearing characters. I definitely expected the book to take a different direction and for this to be about Nell's studies as an Apprentice. However, it was more of a continuation of the first book's wild adventures and Nell having to prove herself and her worth and......more

Nell has completed her quest and now only needs King Einar to give her the mantle. However, when Lady Fidelia tells the both of them that Nell has a twin brother, all the king can think about is finding his missing son. I found it very hard to believe that Nell didn't have more resentment.......more

Wonderful kid's story.......more