A Wizard Named Nell

by Jackie French Koller

Book Overview

A Courageous Choice In the magical world of Eldearth, Witches and Wizards live side by side with Humans, Weefolk, though elusive, are abundant, and Dragons and Unicorns still walk the land. But the present Imperial Wizard, Keeper of the Light that protects Eldearth, is aging and ill. If a new apprentice is not found soon, Eldearth may succumb to the evil powers of the dark Lord Graieconn. There is a long tradition in Eldearth that the keeper must...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689855915
• ISBN13: 9780689855917
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Can't put them down, Fantastic Series!

My 9 year old son read all 3 books in one weekend! Even thought Grammie & Grandpa were visiting he kept reading ... even through dinner out. I'm serious, he read in the car, in bed and even put down GameBoy for the entire weekend (he only gets GB on the weekend) to read the books! He was laughing out loud while reading and LOVED the characters. Said he wished the series was like Box Car Children because there are 100's of those books. I love the fact that he likes them and the lead character is a strong girl. YEAH! Be sure you have all 3 on hand ...

Loved this book

I bought this book for my daughter who absolutely adored it. Highly recommended! (She is 12 and loves anime, dragon fantasies, and similar.)

A magical and enchanting fantasy.

Eleven-year-old Arenelle, called Nell, is the only child of the King of Xandria, one of the kingdoms of Eldearth. She has much potential in the magical arts, and would love to be Imperial Wizard -- especially now that the old Imperial Wizard is dying and needs a successor. But because she is a girl, she won't even get the chance to try -- her father forbids it. Nell is determined to have a chance and prove her worth, and so she runs away from home, determined to find the Imperial Wizard and persuade him to at least consider her. During her difficult and dangerous journey, Nell learns much about her land that she never knew, and proves that she can be brave when she needs to. Young readers who love magical fantasy tales featuring strong girl characters are sure to enjoy this first book in an enchanting trilogy. Nell is a wonderful and very likable character that readers will cheer on in her quest to prove her worth.

One Awesome Wizard

This is a great example of what one girl can do if she wants to! Nell is the princess of Xandria. She wants to learn magic, but her father says that beginner's magic is enough. Then one day Nell overhears that the Imperial Wizard is sick and needs a replacement. She asks her father if she could be the Imperial Wizard and her father says, no, its too dangerous and besides, you're a girl! Only boys can be Imperial Wizards. No, and that's final. But Nell doesn't listen. She embarks on a dangerous journey that could change her life forever. I think this is a great book and you should read it. It has wonderful writing and is very original. If you need a burst of confidence read this book! It is a guarenteed pleaser.

Definitely a 5-Star book!!! :)

This book is about Areanall, a princess who wants to become the apprentice of the Imperial Wizard, who is the Keeper of the cepter, which keeps Eldearth free of evil. The Imperial Wizard is getting old, and that is why he needs an apprentice. To take on the Quest, she can only drink at sunset, and cannot eat any food. She only has three days to find the Palace of Light, where the Imperial Wizard lives. The only one Areanell (or Nell) brings with her, is her Demidragon, Minna. This is a great book about how if you really want to do somethng, you can. I read this book really fast, because it was so good!