Cressida Cowell

From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series - set in an ancient, magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites. Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award This is the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who have been taught since birth to hate each other like poison; and the thrilling tale of what happens when their two worlds collide. Perfect for boys and girls who love fantasy adventure... Once there was Magic, and the Magic lived in the dark forests. Until the Warriors came... Xar is a Wizard boy who has no Magic, and will do anything to get it. Wish is a Warrior girl, but she owns a banned Magical Object, and she will do anything to conceal it. In this whirlwind adventure, Xar and Wish must forget their differences if they're going to make it to the dungeons at Warrior Fort. Where something that has been sleeping for hundreds of years is stirring...

The Wizards of Once

yaya

Cerita kaum ksatria dan penyihir yang harus jadi satu melawan penyihir hitam. Ini tentang Wish dan Xar, para pejuang. Fantasinya kental!

It kept me reading, I couldn’t stop, I read in one seat, I really like it

Fabrizio Jimenez

The No.1 bestselling series from the author of How to Train Your Dragon. Can Xar and Wish unite their worlds in time to save the Wildwoods? Will it be Never... or Forever? The final book in the magical The Wizards of Once series. Xar and Wish have found the ingredients for the Spell-to-get-rid-of-Witches. Now the Kingwitch is calling them to the lake of the lost. But first they must mix the potion in the Cup of Second Chances ... Can they defeat the hungry Tatzelwerm monster and escape with the cup? And will the spell be strong enough to lift the CURSE OF THE WILDWOODS... or will Witches reign FOREVER? 'A rollercoaster of suspense and surprise' GUARDIAN 'Cowell is moving towards national treasure' BIG ISSUE 'Another coup from Cowell' SUNDAY TIMES

Book 4

The Wizards of Once: Never and Forever

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Katja

The instant New York Times and International Bestseller! In the first book of a new series by the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon, the warring worlds of Wizards and Warriors collide in a thrilling and enchanting adventure. Once there were Wizards, who were Magic, and Warriors, who were not. But Xar, son of the King of Wizards, can't cast a single spell. And Wish, daughter of the Warrior Queen, has a banned magical object of her own. When they collide in the wildwood, on the trail of a deadly witch, it's the start of a grand adventure that just might change the fabric of their worlds. With Cressida Cowell's trademark wit, and the same stunning combination of action, adventure, heart, humor, and incredible artwork that made How to Train Your Dragon a beloved bestselling franchise, The Wizards of Once will transport and enchant readers.

Fraser Simons

Kayla Roy

Such a sweet read! A hilarious coming of age adventure of magic, wonder and imagination!! An amazing start to an exciting new series!

Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon, brings us the next thrilling installment in the internationally bestselling Wizards of Once series! Xar and Wish are heroes with a huge task ahead--confronting the Nuckalavee is not for the faint hearted. But with Magic and Iron together, they might just have a chance of saving their beloved homes from those who seek to destroy everything they hold dear. The third electrifying book in The Wizards of Once series fizzes with magic and introduces us to a host of glorious new characters: bears and piskies and magical pins and needles to name but a few. Beloved, bestselling author Cressida Cowell once again brings her trademark wit and stunning combination of action, adventure, humor, and incredible artwork to this epic new adventure, sure to transport and enchant readers. Stunningly written, magnificent in scope, hilarious and thrilling, Knock Three Times immerses you in a world you won't ever wish to leave.

The Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times

Áróra Lind 

Katie

I quite enjoyed this for what it was, but because I'm so far removed from the target audience, I can't say that I loooooooooved it. However, I see the merit in what this book was doing, so four stars it is!

This book had the perfect balance of silly and serious. There was a part that had me laughing out loud, and that's usually a tall order for me. I enjoyed the characters, who were all very fleshed out, except for Xar. It seems like he has a bit more maturing to do in future books before I actually like him as a person. But I don't think you're supposed to like him yet, so it's all okay.

I do wish the magic system was explained a bit more. For a book that centers heavily on magic and conflict between magic-users and non-magic-users, I still have no idea how it actually works.

Overall I did enjoy this quite a bit, due in no small part to David Tennant's (yes, that David Tennant) fantastic narration. I definitely wouldn't like this book as much if I had just read it with my eyeballs, so good on you, David! I may continue on with this series someday, but it doesn't feel like much of a priority at the moment.

laura

I really enjoyed this read. I listen to this book as a audiobook and found it to be super fun read. I really loved the story and loved how the characters progressed through the novel. I really loved the two main characters and also how it was a mix between a adventure and magic story. I really loved the narrater of the audiobook and hope to read the sequel soon!

Nickie Mohler

This is a wonderful, magical story.

Xar is a Wizard with no magic. He decides that if he kills a witch, he can steal her magic. But, witches are extinct.
Wish is a Warrior. Warriors hate magic and destroy anything magical that enters their woods.
Their paths collide for a magical adventure.

I loved this. I went back and forth between physical and audio, and both are fantastic. The physical copy has great illustrations. The audiobook is even better. David Tennant is amazing! It was so much fun to listen to because of the narrator, and also hearing the wind whipping, and the explosions. It was great. I will definitely continue on with the series.

Alexis 

3/5 stars 

I have very mixed feelings on this book. One one side I enjoyed the overall plot of the story and I really enjoyed having the illustrations in the book. I also enjoyed the setting. The downside is I really didn't connect with any of the characters, I mean I just really didn't like them and often found myself annoyed. It was an overall okay read.", nothing much stood out to me.

Lily D

Sixth book for Believathon!!! 

I adored this book. The only reason I gave it four stars was because for the first 150 pages I was bored. Also I didn't like Xar until more than half way through the book. But the second half was amazing!!!! I love Wish!!!! I definitely recommend the audio book. I had to switch to the audio book and it was really good!

Insiya Ghadiali

The story and the concept was quite good but I did not like the characters at all. Both Xar and Wish were quite annoying and drove me nuts....

Anastaciya

2018 - The audiobook is really nice. The story itself... an ok middle grade book. The characters are a bit annoying, they learn some life lessons, mess up, learn to be friends... wonder what the next book is going to be like, can't say much, the story is so obviously unfinished.

Manon van Heumen

4.5 stars.
I immensely enjoyed this book, and since I greatly love Cressida's writing style, I can highly recommend it!

Lisa Beasley

I have found childrens/middle grade books to be very hit and miss with me. But I actually really enjoyed this one. It was quite good fun and set up the world well for a new series which I believe this one is. The main characters are well rounded with flaws and the supporting characters are fun too. Some of the characters feel a little pantomime-like but I think that is to do with the age it is aimed at. I did like the son/father relationship between Xar and his dad, that was very sweet and very different to the one between Wish and her mum. Overall a good series which I might look at continuing.

The Wizards of Once

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