Jinx- The story of a boy, found by the wizard Simon, and taken in to be his apprentice. As Jinx grows up, he starts becoming more and more curious about the mysterious visitors Simon brings into the house, the locked room Jinx is forbidden to enter, Simon's elusive "wife" from far away, and the evil wizard called the "Bonemaster". A very exciting book filled with fast action and quirky characters.
Jinx
By Sage Blackwood
Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
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Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 2 - 5 | n/a | 4.2 | 73438 |
The highly acclaimed first book of a fantasy adventure series set in a mysterious forest, starring a daring new hero.
"Readers will thrill to journey with Jinx" (SLJ, starred review), a wizard's apprentice, as he sets off on a quest through the dangerous Urwald, a magical forest full of wizards and were-creatures, and discovers that it is more complex than he could imagine, and that it needs him more than he could ever guess.
This humorous and smart tween fantasy adventure is perfect for fans of Septimus Heap, The Sisters Grimm, and Fablehaven.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
Book Reviews (5)
great book love it weeee
Really fun if you love adventure and magic. Can't wait to read the sequel.
It was the best book ever, the magic amazing the aventures amazing. I loved, loved this book
its great
Possible 2014 Newbery Award