The Language of Spells
(Fantasy Middle Grade Novel, Magic and Wizard Book for Middle School Kids)
by Garret Weyr
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Pub Date Jun 26 2018 | Archive Date Jun 25 2018
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Description
Advance Praise
Praise for The Language of Spells:
«“Lovely and lyrical . . . extraordinary piece on grace and, finally, love.” ─ Booklist, starred review
“Reminds readers that there might be magic all around us, even if we cannot see it.” —School Library Journal
“An affecting, melancholy story that asks intriguing questions about the costs of power.” ─ Publishers Weekly
"A magical tale of marvels and a marvelous tale of magic. The Language of Spells reads - and feels - like a classic of children's literature." —Adam Gidwitz, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale and A Tale Dark and Grimm
"Reading Garret's story was like being with an old friend. Where there are dragons, there is a story; let this lovely tale weave its spell." —Kathi Appelt, author of the Natinoal Book Award Finalist and Newbery Honor Book The Underneath
"I loved it. The enchantment of a tender empowering friendship builds so softly, so gradually, and with so much force that, before you realize what's happened, you've gone over the edge and there's no turning back. Wise and sweet, sharp and dear, a poem of a story." —Karen Roman Young, author of Hundred Percent and Doodlebug
Marketing Plan
• National publicity
• Select author appearances
• Print and online advertising
• Social media campaign
• Discussion guide
• Promotion at school and library conferences and regional trade shows
• National publicity
• Select author appearances
• Print and online advertising
• Social media campaign
• Discussion guide
• Promotion at school and library conferences and regional trade shows
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781452159584 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Alexandria M, Reviewer
“Everyone can look at the world… But only those who pause to see what is wrong can change it.” – The Language of Spells
In a world losing its memory of magic, young Maggie is the one fearless exception. Raised and schooled in a hotel, Maggie finds herself lonely despite her father’s eccentric and loving care. She eagerly seeks out a friend amongst the dragons that frequent the hotel’s bar and finds the truest: Benevolentia Gaudium, more fondly known as Grisha.
Grisha has called Vienna his home for many years, but knows that things are not as they should be in the city, though he cannot remember why. With the help of Maggie’s unwavering friendship, Grisha at last remembers the truth of what happened to the dragons of Vienna. Together, he and Maggie set out on a quest to uncover the truth and find a way to save them.
Garret Weyr weaves magic into each page of The Language of Spells, using Grisha and Maggie’s story to remind readers that sometimes, it is only by remembering and facing painful things that we can then set them right.
Maddison B, Reviewer
This book is so cute! I love the friendship between Geisha and Maggie. Dragons are almost always a big win in a story for me. The magic and friendship in this story is wonderful. I would recommend this book to anyone, at any age. There are some dark themes and parts to the book though, it takes place during WW2. The lessons in here are beautiful.
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