**A 2012 Edgar Award nominee** and **A 2011 Agatha Award Nominee** Oona Crate was born to be the Wizard's apprentice, but she has another destiny in mind.
Despite possessing the rare gift of natural magic, Oona wants to be a detective. Eager for a case to prove herself, she wants to show her uncle--the Wizard of Dark Street--that logic is as powerful as magic. But when someone attacks the Wizard, Oona must delve even deeper into the world of magic to discover who wanted her uncle dead.
Full of magic, odd characters, evil henchmen, and a street where nothing is normal, The Wizard of Dark Street will have you guessing until the very end.
"Delightful cover art will attract Lemony Snicket and Neil Gaiman readers, who will enjoy the quirky characters and offbeat humor. Upbeat in tone, this delight is an excellent blend of fantasy and mystery with a variety of suspicious characters and enough red herrings to keep the reader guessing all the way to the end..."
- Booklist
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About the Author:
When he's not writing novels, Shawn Thomas Odyssey is also a professional music composer for film and TV, with works including HBO's Deadwood and the video game release of Kung Fu Panda. He is married to a mysterious dancer whom he met while working at a haunted theater. Shawn lives in Northern California, and you can visit him online at shawnthomasodyssey.com
Review:
Delightful cover art will attract Lemony Snicket and Neil Gaiman readers, who will enjoy the quirky characters and offbeat humor. Upbeat in tone, this delight is an excellent blend of fantasy and mystery with a variety of suspicious characters and enough red herrings to keep the reader guessing all the way to the end. --Booklist
*Starred Review* Odyssey's lyrical descriptions (It was a place as ancient as the wind, where candlestick trees replaced light posts, and street clocks told jokes as well as time) and consummate world-building result in a wonderfully fresh fantasy-detective story. --Publishers Weekly
This mystery has an intriguing cast of characters and classic detective elements. The concept of a magical street filled with quirky denizens will please readers, as will Oona's independent spirit. Boys and girls will appreciate the protagonist's magical Nancy Drew-type capers and her straightforward style. --School Library Journal
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- PublisherEgmontUSA
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1606843869
- ISBN 13 9781606843864
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages368
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