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*The Wizardology Handbook: A Course for Apprentices (Ologies)* by Dugald A. Steer- young readers fantasy book review
 
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Spyology: The Complete Book of Spycraft

Monsterology: The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts

Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons
The Wizardology Handbook: A Course for Apprentices (Ologies)
by Dugald A. Steer
Ages 9-12 80 pages Candlewick April 2007 Spiral bound    

For wizard wannabes of all ages, The Wizardology Handbook is a colorful, enticing and intriguing course in what it takes to be a magical master and supreme sorcerer. This visually gorgeous book offers the advice of that sage of sages, Merlin, in everything from how to find the right wand, handling magical carpets and using words of power to dealing with Genies, Fairies and Elves.

The guide is categorized into four Seasons: Spring is all about Western Wizards, Summer takes on the sages of Arabia and Fall the Eastern Masters, while Winter is the domain of Shamans and Spellcraft. The book finishes with the Wizard’s Oath and some stickers, spell cards for writing your own spells and a glossary of wizardly terminology. There are 24 “lessons” total into the “ancient wizardological arts.”

This is not just a “kid’s book,” though - it really gets into some intelligent subject matters such as divination, natural magic and even the magic of illusion. The end result is a complete journey filled with eye-popping imagery into the world of moving from apprenticeship to full, bona fide wizard.

Anyone obsessed with the Harry Potter series will eat this stuff up, but rest assured you don’t have to be a Potter fan to enjoy this fun and fantastical Handbook. It’s for all who long to see beyond the normal and into the world of magic, fantasy and legend.
 
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