| A Wizard Named Nell Contributor(s): Koller, Jackie French (Author) |
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ISBN: 0689855915 ISBN-13: 9780689855917 Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $11.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: Kicking off an exciting new trilogy, this title introduces the magical world of Eldearth, where witches and wizards live side by side with humans. Princess Arenelle, a promising young witch, decides to undertake the quest to become an Apprentice Keeper of the Light. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2002115952 |
| Lexile Measure: 600 |
| Series: Keepers (Koller) |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.03" W x 8.03" (0.46 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 73383 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Courageous Choice In the magical world of Eldearth, Witches and Wizards live side by side with Humans, Weefolk, though elusive, are abundant, and Dragons and Unicorns still walk the land. But the present Imperial Wizard, Keeper of the Light that protects Eldearth, is aging and ill. If a new apprentice is not found soon, Eldearth may succumb to the evil powers of the dark Lord Graieconn. There is a long tradition in Eldearth that the keeper must be a Wizard, and only boys can be Wizards, but so far, all the boys who have attempted the difficult quest to become Apprentice Keeper have failed. Time is running out. Princess Arenelle, a promising young Witch, has just reached eleven, the age of Magic, and wishes to undertake the quest. Her father, King Einar, forbids it, fearing for her safety and claiming that her heart is too soft. Against the King's wishes, Nell sets out into the unknown with her pet demidragon, Minna. Aided by Folk she meets along the way and an albino Dragon that she rescues from near death, Nell battles the fearsome forces of nature, Evil, and ignorance that are amassed against her. It will require all of her strength, cunning, and courage to defeat them. Does Nell have what it takes to become the next Apprentice Keeper? |
Contributor Bio(s): Koller, Jackie French: - Jackie French Koller has been a storyteller since the sixth grade, when she amused her friends by spinning tales on the playground. She has also edited a children's newspaper, taught writing in public schools, and studied art. Ms. Koller lives in Groton, Massachusetts, with her husband. |