The Court Wizard

by J.R. Sparlin

Overview

WINNER OF THE 2012 CLARE VANDERPOOL WORK OF PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

Winnifred lives a quiet life in Sedonia with her aunt. But all that changes when the old apothecary's shop explodes and she pulls him from the rubble. Together they flee Sedonia and embark on a dangerous path, joined by a mysterious and handsome stranger, Beldon. And finally, Winnifred learns the secret of her true destiny, and must decide whether to embrace it.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940151264327
Publisher:	Dragon Central Publishing
Publication date:	04/13/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	262
File size:	300 KB

About the Author

J.R. Sparlin is the recipient (for The Court Wizard) of the inaugural 2012 Clare Vanderpool Work of Promise Scholarship, awarded by the Kansas chapter of the Society of Children’s Books Writers and illustrators.

She is also the author of The Sea at Mughain, a historical fantasy novella for young adults. Her poems and short stories have appeared in a number of publications, including Renaissance Magazine, Heroic Fantasy Quarterly, The Midwest Quarterly, and Flint Hills Review.
She lives in Wichita, Kansas with her husband and cats.

Editorial Reviews

"Overall, Winnifred's tale has all the hallmarks of a fun coming-of-age adventure story. She's refreshingly less a damsel in distress and more an emerging leader as she grows up. I'd recommend The Court Wizard to any pre-teen interested in medieval fantasy novels."

Jessica Titterington