Handful of Magic [Paperback]

Stephen Elboz (Author)

Book Description

This is the first in a series of books about the adventures of Kit Stixby and his friend, Prince Henry. Kit has a magic carpet. He and his best friend, Prince Henry, spend wonderful nights flying across London looking for adventure. And they find it! Among the werewolves in the Tower of London. But Prince Henry falls into terrible danger and Kit must rescue his friend, and brave the horrors of the tunnels beneath London...An author to recommend to readers who've enjoyed the "Harry Potter" books. This book is being published in mass-market format with a new cover to coincide with the launch, in trade paperback, of the second in the series, "A Land Without Magic". This book has sold well in trade paperback and was the Guardian's book of the month. Exciting OUP author with a growing reputation. There are more titles to come in this series.

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`Stephen Elboz is an exciting...literary talent.' The Independent --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Stephen Elboz lives in Northamptonshire and divides his time between teaching and writing. His first book, The House of Rats, won the Smarties Young Judges Prize for the 9-11 category. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Oxford Childrens (June 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192751344
• ISBN-13: 978-0192751348
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,536,469 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Handful of Magic, August 20, 2003

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This review is from: Handful of Magic (Paperback)

Genre: Fantasy/ Fiction
Series: The Magical Adventures of Kit Stixby, Number: 1
Author: Stephen Elboz

A Handful of Magic is England in the nineteenth century in a way no one has ever thought of before. Magic in England you might say. Dream on. But that is what this book is about. "This is when magic and science were at war with each other." (Back cover of book) It focuses on young wizard Kit Stixby, the son of the witch doctor to Queen Victoria herself.
Kit practicing with his wizard powers entertains himself by turning spoons into frogs, riding his flying carpet at night to meet his friends and throwing soot bombs down people's chimneys with them. That is until his best friend, Henry, the queen's favorite grandchild, is bitten by a werewolf. And things just go down from there. His father loses his job and Kit is sent to live with his Aunt.
Plus, there is Stafford Sparks, "royal superintendent of scientific progress". The evil plan that he has will let him control all of England and the entire world right after. And Kit is the only one who can stop him.
This is a great book! I loved it. This is a must read! You got to read it. A great summer pick for ages 10-12. I really recommend it. Reviewed By Tiger