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4-6Flaxfield Quartet series.
An accident in the Mines releases the evil wizard, Ash. Despite this danger, magic-less roffle (think underground hobbit) Tadpole sneaks aboveground, wishing to see the stars. When young wizards Sam and Tamrin discover him, they find an unlikely ally for their battle against Ash, whose plans threaten all magic. Fantastical characters, rich friendships, and interwoven worlds carry this high-fantasy quartet's conclusion.