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Wizards: The Quest for the Wizard from Merlin to Harry Potter
144 pp.
| Barron's |
October, 2003 |
TradeISBN 0-7641-5637-3$$18.95
(4)
YA
Matthews identifies different types of wizards and cites examples from history and folklore, including Nostradamus, Rasputin, and--startlingly--Moses. The book also contains exercises in visualization, divination, and talisman making. Although well illustrated with color photos and reproductions, this engaging book's tiny typeface will be a stumbling block for many readers. Reading list. Ind.