Wizard and Wart at Sea (I Can Read Book 2) [Library Binding]

Janice Lee Smith (Author), Paul Meisel (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 1995 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: I Can Read Book 2

In their second adventure, the blundering wizard and his wisecracking dog try to get away from it all for a seaside vacation. But magical mess ups never take a holiday, and poor Wizard can’t seem to get any rest at all.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2?Wizard is, well, a wizard and Wart, his faithful sidekick, is a continuously hungry bulldog. They decide that they both deserve a break so Wizard magically transports them to a lovely seaside resort that's crowded with conventions?the pickle packers, pansy potters, and plumbers. He settles down for a nap on the beach while Wart chows down on a huge sandwich. They're content for a while until sea gulls cover poor Wart, attempting to get at his sandwich. Reluctant at first to "work on vacation," Wizard becomes fed up with the pesky birds, and hastily works a spell?a little too hurriedly in fact?and now the beach is covered with goats. As each chapter progresses he makes things worse until he finally takes his time and casts just the right one. The humorous, colorful cartoons are a great addition to this silly story of two friends and magic gone awry. With its short, easy sentences and rollicking good humor, it's sure to appeal to beginning readers.?Jan Shepherd Ross, Dixie Elementary Magnet School, Lexington, KY
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From Booklist

Gr. 1^-2. When Wizard and his pet dog, Wart, head off for a holiday, they are looking for relaxation. However, it seems trouble follows them wherever they go. Although Wizard insists he doesn't work on holidays, he winds up setting off spells that bring goats to the beach and lots of whales in the water. A little tangled at times, the book still has moments of fun and sprightly cartoon-style illustrations for new readers. Fans of the previous book about Wizard and Wart will enjoy this. Ilene Cooper --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (May 30, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006024755X
• ISBN-13: 978-0060247553
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,473,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really cute, August 9, 2000

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This review is from: Wizard and Wart at Sea (I Can Read Book 2) (Library Binding)

Great early chapter book. The trouble Wizard and Wart get into builds to a humorous ending. Ending in the message that vacations are great but there is no place like home.