Jinx by Sage Blackwood (English) Paperback Book

Description: Jinx by Sage Blackwood A young boy named Jinx encounters magic and danger as he grows up in the deep, dark forest known as the Urwald and discovers that the world beyond--and within--the Urwald is more complex than he could imagine. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The highly acclaimed first book of a fantasy adventure series set in a mysterious forest, starring a daring new hero."Readers will thrill to journey with Jinx" (starred School Library Journal review), a wizards apprentice, as he sets off on a quest through the dangerous Urwald, a magical forest full of wizards and were-creatures, and discovers that it is more complex than he could imagine, and that it needs him more than he could ever guess.This humorous and smart tween fantasy adventure is perfect for fans of Septimus Heap, The Sisters Grimm, and Fablehaven. Back Cover In the Urwald, you grow up fast or not at all. Jinx has always feared leaving the path--but then he meets the wizard Simon Magnus. Jinx knows that wizards are evil, but staying with Simon appears to be Jinxs safest, and perhaps only, option. As Jinxs curiosity about magic grows, he learns to listen to the trees as closely as he does to Simons unusual visitors. The more Jinx discovers, the more determined he becomes to explore beyond the security of well-trod paths. But in the Urwald, a little healthy fear is never out of place, for magic--and magicians--can be as dangerous as the forest, and soon Jinx must decide which is the greater threat. Author Biography Sage Blackwood was born in Chicago and grew up in New York State. She graduated from Antioch College and the University at Albany and taught ESL for many years. Her first fantasy novel, Jinx, was selected as a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, ALA Booklist, School Library Journal, and Amazon.com, and was purchased by President Obama. Review In this expertly paced, beautifully written fantasy, Blackwood elevates familiar fantasy elements with exquisitely credible characters who inhabit a world filled with well-drawn magic and whimsy. -- Booklist (starred review)Blackwood fills her tale with drama and delightfully funny dialogue. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)Readers will thrill to journey with Jinx. -- School Library Journal (starred review)[Blackwood] puts her central three [characters] through a string of suspenseful, scary situations before delivering a properly balanced closing set of resolutions, revelations and road signs to future episodes. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Flowing dialogue, easy interactions between the characters, a mixed Diana Wynne Jones/Lloyd Alexander vibe, and a setting both familiar and original make the novel immediately inviting and compelling. -- The Horn Book Review Quote Readers will thrill to journey with Jinx. Details ISBN0062129910 Author Sage Blackwood Short Title JINX Language English ISBN-10 0062129910 ISBN-13 9780062129918 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-01-07 Audience Age 8-12 Series Jinx Series Number 1 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2014-01-07 NZ Release Date 2014-01-07 US Release Date 2014-01-07 UK Release Date 2014-01-07 Pages 384 Audience Children / Juvenile Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Imprint US Katherine Tegen Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138846502;

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