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The Wizard's Dog
The Wizard's Dog
Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 7, 2018
Review
This is a charming story of Merlin, Morgana, and Arthur told from a dog's point of view. Nosewise was rescued by Merlin. He is living with Merlin and Merlin's young apprentice Morgana. Oberson, a Fae prince kidnaps Merlin and Morgana to steal Excalibur. On his way to rescue Merlin and Morgana, Nosewise meets young Arthur and Guinevere. Nosewise is a delightful narrator offering his insight in a way that will have readers chuckling. He is a loyal and faithful companion determined to save Merlin and Morgana. This fresh approach to the Arthurian legend is well written with a fast moving plot. There are several black and white illustrations throughout the text. Readers who enjoy fantasy, dogs, humor, and suspense will thoroughly enjoy this. I highly recommend it.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Gale, Eric Kahn
Illustrator: Phillips, Dave
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Crown books for Young Readers
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure,fantasy
Audience: grades 4-6
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780553537369
Price: 16.99