In Control, MS Wiz? (Arch Book Series) [Paperback]

Terence Blacker (Author), Kate Simpson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1990 | Series: Arch Book Series

The magical Ms. Wiz saves the library from being closed by bringing to life characters from such books as "Peter Rabbit" and "Frankenstein."

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2–4—Originally published in England about 20 years ago, these short chapter books introduce a problem-solving witch with a strong sense of community consciousness. In Jail, with the aid of some magic from Ms. Wiz and a little courage of her own, a girl heroically saves the neighborhood felines, including her own beloved Waif, from being turned into expensive mittens. In Control, Ms. Wiz saves the local library from closing down by bringing influential people to life from the library's books—a potentially interesting spell that isn't fully explored. Neither of these installments creates a strong sense of who Ms. Wiz is; she is quite one-dimensional for one supposedly so magical. Although Ross's illustrations add a zany charm, both of these titles rely on weak humor and thin plotlines.—Lauren Anduri, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
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About the Author

Author Terence Blacker lives in England.

Illustrator Tony Ross lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 51 pages
• Publisher: Barrons Juveniles (July 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812045009
• ISBN-13: 978-0812045000
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,675,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Will reach ages 7-9 with its fun story, March 20, 2010

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This review is from: In Control, Ms. Wiz? (Hardcover)

Terence Blacker's IN CONTROL, MS. WIZ? will reach ages 7-9 with its fun story, the fourth book in the 'Ms. Wiz' series originally published in the U.K. Here Ms. Wiz decides to bring a few books to life through magic to stop the local library's shutdown. Unfortunately a greedy man and a royal couple escape - and challenge the idea that she can really control her magic.