This Is the Wizard’s Secret Weapon, Vol. 1 (light novel)

Name: This Is the Wizard’s Secret Weapon, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9798855408690
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By Genevieve Hill-Kaminishi and Kurone Mishima and Taro Hitsuji

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From the author of Last Round Arthurs (light novel) and Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor (manga) comes another exciting fantasy series with a magical school setting! Read More

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From the author of Last Round Arthurs (light novel) and Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor (manga) comes another exciting fantasy series with a magical school setting!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798855408690

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 223g

Pages: 16

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Genevieve Hill-Kaminishi Kurone Mishima Sci-Fi & Fantasy Taro Hitsuji Yen Press

About the Author

Kurone Mishima is the artist behind The Devil Is a Part-Timer! High School!--the high school manga spin-off of the hit light novel series The Devil is a Part-Timer!

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