Wizards Don't Need Computers

Name: Wizards Don't Need Computers
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Marcia Thornton Jones
ISBN: 9798765058602

Author: Marcia Thornton Jones, Debbie Dadey

Series: Adventures Of The Bailey School Kids #20

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Unabridged: 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/26/2023

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Stories

Synopsis

The Bailey School Kids need to do a report on England. Howie picks Camelot as his topic, which is how he knows the new assistant at the library, Mr. Merle, looks just like the ancient wizard Merlin! The kids discover a crystal ball in Mr. Merle's office and learn that he has a huge goldfish named Arthur, just like the ancient king. Then Mr. Merle transforms the library into a medieval castle and starts mesmerizing kids with the magic of reading! Something strange is definitely going on. Could Mr. Merle really be a wizard?

About Marcia Thornton Jones

Marcia Thornton Jones is an award-winning author who has traditionally published 131 books for children, with sales totaling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Her works include Woodford Brave, Ratfink, and Champ. She coauthored the writing guides Writing for Kids: The Ultimate Guide and Story Sparkers with Debbie Dadey, as well as seven popular children's series, including The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids and Keyholders. Marcia lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with her husband, Steve, and two cats, where she continues to write, mentor writers, and teach writing classes. She is the coordinator of the Carnegie Center Author Academy, an intensive one-on-one writing program for adult writers working toward publication.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hannah on May 02, 2018

While doing research for their reports on England and Camelot, the Bailey School Kids find that there could be magic in the library air, and the librarian could actually be Merlin! Dadey delivers another charming adventure with this wondrous entry!......more

Goodreads review by Lorraine on June 17, 2019

Maybe the new librarian is the wizard Merlin? And maybe his goldfish is King Arthur? This is cute in places, but I feel like the message is mixed. Mr. Merle's reading campaign is so successful that the kids stop playing outside, and the soccer camp is almost cancelled. LOL......more

Goodreads review by Alexa on December 31, 2024

It’s been such a joy to reread this series. One of my favorites growing up. And I always love the illustrations.......more

Goodreads review by Josh on April 20, 2025

Oh wizards don’t need computers. This makes me think of real life right now haha. So fun!......more