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When the young wizard who manages the Academy of Spellcraft decides to take a quiet break from his lessons, he expects a calm summer. Instead, his quiet plans are interrupted by a series of whimsical intrusions—princesses in distress, friendly unicorns, and mischievous ghosts—all of whom demand his wizardly assistance. The challenges that arise test his skills, humor, and heart as he balances teaching, magic, and the unexpected.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Vivian Vande Velde
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