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The Wizard of Washington Square

The Wizard of Washington Square

by Jane Yolen
The Wizard of Washington Square
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The Wizard of Washington Square

The Wizard of Washington Square

by Jane Yolen

Overview

Under the fountain in Washington Square Park, there lives an incompetent wizard . . .
David has just moved to New York City from Connecticut, and he’s a bit lonely. He hasn’t made any friends yet, and the city is so big. But one Saturday afternoon in Washington Square Park, David and his dog, D. Dog, meet a girl named Leilah. Leilah tells David that there’s a wizard in the park—a wizard who lives under the Washington Square fountain. At first, David thinks Leilah is just making things up—until he encounters the real live wizard! Unfortunately, the wizard’s spells work at the most inconvenient times, and he accidentally turns David’s dog into a marble statue. Before the wizard can change D. Dog back, a sneaky antiques dealer grabs the statue and races uptown to sell it. Can David’s new friends help him get D. Dog back? This ebook features a personal history by Jane Yolen including rare images from the author’s personal collection, as well as a note from the author about the making of the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781480423312
Publisher: Open Road Media
Publication date: 07/02/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 78
File size: 3 MB
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

About The Author
Jane Yolen is a novelist, poet, fantasist, journalist, songwriter, storyteller, folklorist, and children’s book author who has written more than three hundred books. Her accolades include the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Awards, the Kerlan Award, two Christopher Awards, and six honorary doctorate degrees from colleges and universities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Born and raised in New York City, the mother of three and the grandmother of six, Yolen lives in Massachusetts and St. Andrews, Scotland. 

<strong>Jane Yolen</strong> is a highly acclaimed author who has written hundreds of books for children and adults and has won numerous awards. She and her husband divide their time between Massachussetts and Scotland.

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The Wizard of Washington Square



By Yolen, Jane


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Copyright © 2005
Yolen, Jane

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ISBN: 0765350165


"I'm the Wizard of Washington Square."

From behind the door, into the sunlight, stepped the weirdest little man David had ever seen. He had a long, silky white beard that was parted slightly off center and flowed down to his waist. He was no taller than a four-year-old. He wore a robe of inky blue and a pointed hat that sparkled with stars.
"How do you do," said the little man to David in a voice full of apologies. "I'm the Wizard of Washington Square."
David meant to say "How do you do" back, but he just stood there with his mouth open. Even D. Dog was too surprised to bark.

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Table of Contents

Contents

To Begin Before the Beginning,
David and Leilah and D. Dog,
The Tunnel Under the Park,
The Wizard's Warren,
A Perfect Day for Signing,
Swinging Statues,
What the Tapestry Saw,
The IRT,
A Priceless Possession,
The Table's Part,
The Chase,
Recalled,
A Note from the Author,
A Biography of Jane Yolen,

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