The Wise Enchanter: A Journey Through the Alphabet [Paperback]

Shelley Davidow (Author), Krystyna Emilia Kurzyca (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Words are disappearing from the world. Something is lurking in the deepest waters, devouring all the words that are no longer used. No one has noticed, but the world is slowly growing darker. For many years no children have come to the Enchanted Islands in search of Wisdom, and the Wise Enchanter is growing old. Four children from the corners of the earth have been sent on a quest to rediscover each letter, unlock the treasure of language, and thereby grow wise. Time is running out; if the children do not reach the castle of the Wise Enchanter in time, Wisdom and light may vanish from the world altogether.

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About the Author

Shelley Davidow is originally from South Africa. She was a nominee for the first Macmillan Writer's Prize for Africa in 2002, and is the author of numerous books for children and young adults. She now lives in the U.S. with her husband and son. Shelley is also the author of the popular book for young people, Spirit of the Mountain.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Bell Pond Books (June 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880105623
• ISBN-13: 978-0880105620
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical children's book, November 12, 2005

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Gina Harris "Celtic abroad" (Sarasota, FL) - See all my reviews
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Oh, if only there were more kids books like this one. Stunning illustrations, clever and beautiful use of the letters of the alphabet and a captivating story all make this a wonderful read. I enjoyed reading it to my 6 year old almost as much as he enjoyed hearing it. Read it with your younger kids or let your older independent readers enjoy it on their own. I really can't say enough about the pictures, My kids had a blast trying to figure out where all the 'letter shapes' were in each illustration. This reminds me a little bit of those old Elsa Beskow and Enid Blyton books from my childhood - the ones I still remember. Can't wait to see if this author writes another kids book. Her other stuff seems to be for older teens/young adults.
Gina Harris,
Florida

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, December 23, 2005

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Kay Dallman (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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The Wise Enchanter will spark the imagination in children of all ages! It is wonderfully well written and beautifully illustrated. This is a great book to read with small children and older children will be excited to read it on their own! Even adults will enjoy this magical journey through the alphabet. I really enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to share it. I look forward to seeing what other adventures this wonderful author has in store for the future.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Wise Enchanter : A Journey Through the Alphabet, April 21, 2008

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Anna Strong "Anna" (Vermont) - See all my reviews
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The Wise Enchanter : A Journey Through the Alphabet, Written by Shelley Davidow is a fantastic book! I am glad that I waited until my son was 5 years old to read it to him, due to the content - a good thing, not a bad thing. Please let me explain that the "good guys (wise and true hearted people) vs. the bad guys (the god of ignorance and his minions)" would have been hard for him to follow, and recognize the lesson, before being mid-5. The story is wonderful, and it is the book that had my son PRONOUNCING LETTER SOUNDS BY SIGHT!!! This is an especially big deal as he has very little academic backround, especially pertaining to letters and intro. to reading. This is a great book!