Wizard for Hire
- Author Obert Skye
- Narrator Kirby Heyborne
- Publish Date 6 March 2018
- Run Time 9 hours and 32 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy.
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What to expect
Fourteen-year-old Ozzy lives near Portland, Oregon, and is desperate for help. His scientist parents have been kidnapped after discovering a formula that enables mind control. Their work was so top secret that Ozzy is afraid to go to the police, but without help, he fears he’ll never find his parents.
Then he chances on to a classified advertisement in the local newspaper that says “Wizard for Hire. Call 555-SPEL.” Ozzy has read about wizards in books like Harry Potter, but wizards couldn’t actually exist today, could they? After Ozzy meets the wizard Labyrinth—also known as Rin—he is even more skeptical.
Sure, Rin dresses like a wizard, but the short robe and high–top tennis shoes seem unorthodox, as does Rin’s habit of writing notes on his shoes and eating breakfast for every meal. Plus, Rin doesn’t even cast any magic spells, which means that the unexplained coincidences that start happening around Ozzy are just that—coincidences.
With the help of a robotic talking raven invented by Ozzy’s father, a kind and curious girl at school who decides to help Ozzy, and of course, a self-proclaimed wizard who may or may not have a magical wand, Ozzy begins an unforgettable quest that will lead him closer to the answers he desperately seeks about his missing parents.
Critics Review
u201cKirby Heyborne narrates the story of Ozzyu2026Heyborneu2019s narration of Ozzyu2019s taleu2014along with a hilarious writing style, a clever plot, and engaging charactersu2014will keep listeners hooked until the end.u201d
u201cA captivating novel that straddles the line between fantasy and reality. Skyeu2019s pages rollick with charm and exciting encountersu2026That sense of wonder permeates Wizard for Hireu2019s irresistible pages, which celebrate the irrepressible magic of being authentic and unique.u201d
u201cSkye pens a clever coming-of-age tale filled with possible magic, definite mystery, and a hearty helping of humor.u201d
u201cThe juxtaposition of weird science and dodgy magic is sometimes awkward but nevertheless successful, thanks to the tongue-in-cheek humor Skye weaves throughout the story.u201d
u201cDialogue is delightful, especially between Rin, the eccentric wizard who performs no magic, and Ozzy. While readers might expect resolutions via impressive magic, itu2019s strokes of luck, quick thinking, or fast-talking that often save the day. Winning characters and witty humor elevate the plot.u201d
u201cLike other books by Skye, this story starts out happily and is quickly turned on its ear. Itu2019s equal parts sinister, funny, and fantastical, so longtime fans wonu2019t be disappointed.u201d
u201cAn engrossing read, it kept me turning the pages late into the night and during the daysu2026Obert Skye keeps you guessing as the strange and the mystical weave together at a brilliant pace!u201d
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