BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
When Cara's sister Molly disappears, Cara sets out on a quest to find her. After days of walking she hears that a certain wizard in a castle might be responsible. She is given advise from a tinker and an old man, and uses the simple things her mother gave her to rescue her sister and defeat the wizard.
"Cara and the Wizard" comes in a set of 4 books called "Stories From Around the World". This was darker and more sinister than the others. The wizard comes to a violent end. Perhaps this is more the style of Irish folklore, but as a story it was a bit scary for the intended audience. I loved Valeria DoCampo's illustrations, full color on every page.
Lisa Librarian
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