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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. A review I wrote in 2020: Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times by Cressida Cowell (4.5 stars) The next instalment in the Wizards of Once series, this is another excellent fantasy adventure from the current Children’s Laureate. Wish and Xar and Bodkin are on a quest to make a spell to get rid of evil Witches before they and the Kingwitch can get hold of the magic-that-works-on-iron. This would spell doom for all Warriors (Wish’s clan) and Wizards (Xar’s clan). Traditionally Warriors and Wizards are arch enemies but Wish and Xar are both a bit different, have been belittled and punished by their families and have become firm friends. Bodkin is Princess Wish’s endearing bodyguard (he falls asleep in times of stress and peril). Wish also has the help of her powerful magic eye and her magic spoon, and Xar, who has no trouble making friends, brings along his friendly sprites and sentient snowcats and the gentle giant, Crusher. A great page turner; peril, adventure, friendship, overcoming obstacles and standing up for what you believe in are all great themes and I love Cressida’s illustrations and quirky notes throughout the book, which bring the characters right out of the page. And we arrive at book three of the series. I believe there is one more book after this one, but I don't have access to it yet. Book 3 changed a bit, went in a slightly different direction. For me, that had something to do with a storyline that loosely fell into a Hogwarts feel as several chapters were in a school. Apart from that, the story continued to twist and turn. The characters are learning and growing, and betraying, because things are getting serious. Everyone is after them, including their parents. And, yes, sparks will fly. (You'll get my meaning when you read the book.) The books continue to be a fast-paced, exciting read. And the narrator, David Tennent, continues to bring the story and characters alive. I am thoroughly enjoying this series. The story picks up shortly after the events in Wizards of Once: Twice Magic, with Xar, Wish and Bodkin on the run from Encanzo, the King Enchanter and Xar's father, and Sychorax, Queen of the Iron Warriors and Wish's mother. While trying to escape the burning Wildwoods, the children are rescued by Perdita, a powerful Wizard, and Bodkin goes on a shadow quest. But the Kingwitch hasn't been defeated yet, and Squeezjoos is in terrible trouble. Cressida Cowell's writing displays exuberant energy, with ideas almost seeming to fall over each other, but, like the second volume in the series, it's missing the emotional engagement and the appeal of the first book. There's still plenty to enjoy for children and their parents alike, however, and we will definitely be on board for the fourth and final volume, to find out how the story ends. nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
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HTML:From the author of How to Train Your Dragon: Two young heroes fight to save their beloved homes in the next thrilling installment of the internationally bestselling Wizards of Once series.
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I feel like Cressida took this to a new level.
The emotions, twists and reveals hit harder, or maybe that’s just because I was so excited to read it.
This book is also a lot darker. It’s not every day there is a (minor) named character death in the first 50 pages and a cold blooded murder on-page.
The first few chapters were INTENSE
I won’t say too much about the story yet, but I feel like the majority of it is character driven instead of quest-driven. Unlike the previous two books, where the main goal was achieving something, this time they got sidetracked by their own character shenanigans, and they became the main plot.
It was a good thing, because it led to some of the character moments I really needed. (I love that they have called themself the Wizzwar Outlaws.)
While the first book had far more similarities to httyd than I liked, with this one the series is becoming its own thing.
The world and setting have always been different, and now the characters start to move away from Hiccup, Fishlegs and Camicazi too.
The plot twists were not too big, just like in book 1 and 2. (Certainly not httyd level) However, getting my vague suspicions and speculations confirmed was still astounding enough to make me cheer.
It did end with a bit of a cliffhanger this time, so I am already looking forward to book 4.
I love the new major character of this book. She is exactly the kind of lady I aspire to be, and the scene where she tells both parents off is one of the most satisfying things in the entire series.
Where in the previous book, Wish got the character development to speak against her mother, this time it’s everyone else’s turn.
Nonetheless each and every character is a Fule at some point in the story, and I wanted to shout “You are so STUPID” multiple times.
Unlike the first two books, where Xar was the ‘main’ main character, this time it was more balanced. If there was a lead character, I would say it’s Wish, though Xar got some iconic scenes only he could make work. Both Bodkin and Encanzo, who previously only got a few character lines each, are a major part of the story this time, and each got some rewarding character development.
Queen Sychorax is now steadily going down the villain route.
I find a lot of the things she does unsettling, but I love how complex she has become.
Encanzo, too, has joined the ranks of questionable yet impossible-not-to-adore characters.
These parents feel like the fourth and fifth main characters and boi are they good at what they do.
They are infuriating beyond words, and very shady in their own way, but their scenes together are gold.
This story answered a lot of minor and major questions (one of which I have had since book 1), though many MANY more still remain.
The most important question is how the magic works, because I have some SERIOUS plot holes.
Cressida’s writing is fantastic, as per usual.
A few old favourite lines make their comeback, like ‘X marks the spot’ and WhyisitalwaysMEwhohastodoeverything?
There also seems to be a new line on the horizon: ‘Love is a weakness’ and I am incredibly curious as to where it will go.
This is a proof copy, so most of the illustrations are missing (I am DYING to see the Nuckalavee) and there are a few editing cues too.
Over all I feel like this is the best one yet.
There was suspense, magic, savage burns, beautiful quotes, deeper questions, and the glorious return of nose comments.
It is the first book in the series that can live up to the magnificence that is httyd. ( )