Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows

Wednesday Weeks: Book 1
Series: Wednesday Weeks
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Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows follows the adventures of Wednesday Weeks, a curious and quirky student who discovers she has magical abilities. When her uncle and mentor, a sorcerer, is taken captive, Wednesday must navigate a chaotic mix of magic and science to rescue him. Alongside her friend Alfie, she encounters various challenges that test her newfound powers and courage.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of magical adventures filled with wit, humour, and heart. It follows an imaginative young protagonist who finds herself embroiled in a world of wizards, danger, and enchantment. Perfect for children who love stories filled with fantastical elements, clever problem-solving, and friendship.

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Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows

A seriously smart and funny new series about a reluctant sorcerer's apprentice who would rather study science than magic, which asks the question: In a world of magic, can science save the day? Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Artemis Fowl and The Witching Hours.

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In a world of magic, can science save the day?

Wednesday Weeks never wanted to be a sorcerer's apprentice. She'd rather study science than magic. But when her cloak-wearing, staff-wielding grandpa is captured by a power-hungry goblin king, Wednesday must find a way to embrace her magical heritage and rescue him from the dreaded Tower of Shadows.

Luckily, she's not alone. Her best friend Alfie is a prime-number fan and robotics expert who's all-in on Wednesday's epic plan involving parallel universes, swords of power, and a wise-cracking talking skull.

But it's going to take more than science, magic, and the world's cutest robot to take down this bad guy. Because the goblin king is playing for the ultimate prize - and Wednesday and Alfie just walked into his trap...

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Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows by Denis Knight and Cristy Burne is praised for its humour and suitability for children aged eight and over. Reviewers highlight its engaging blend of magic and science, appealing to independent readers and conveying powerful messages about human imperfections being strengths. The book has received high ratings, indicating its popularity and positive reception.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734420190

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 221g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Cristy Burne (Author)

Children's author Cristy Burne has worked as a science communicator for nearly 20 years across Australia, Japan, Switzerland, the UK, US, South Africa and beyond. She has performed in a science circus, worked as a garbage analyst, and was a reporter at CERN when they turned on the Large Hadron Collider, but her favourite job is working to embrace the intersection between science, technology and creativity. Her books include To The Lighthouse and Off The Track, and a non-fiction book, Zeroes and Ones, which was a 2019 CBCA Notable Book. In 2020, she told the story of the inventor of spray-on skin in Aussie STEM Stars: Fiona Wood. Cristy is a popular presenter across Australia and overseas.

Denis Knight (Author)

Science fiction and fantasy author Denis Knight is a computer programmer who grew up geeking out about the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams. He has also worked as a technical writer, a delivery boy, a tutor, and, for one glorious summer, a tour guide on Rottnest Island. His favourite foods are lasagna and donuts, and his favourite Arnie movie is Eraser. He knows how to ride a motorbike and use a chainsaw, although not both at the same time. He lives in Western Australia with his wife, his two children, and his extensive collection of The X-Files DVDs. He has never been stalked by a laundry kraken, eaten by space wasps or abducted by aliens - as far as he knows.

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