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By Mary Eisenhart
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Wild, colorful tale of hunters ridding the world of magic.
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What's the Story?
Long ago, THE MAGICIANS lived in an old house, but it's been abandoned for many years. Or so it seems. Suddenly, there emerges from a teapot an ill-tempered elephant, who quickly leaves the house. A blackbird bursts from a framed picture, and flies out the open window. A girl comes from behind a screen, goes outside, and starts tending the garden -- but not for long, because both the blackbird and the elephant soon get in trouble and return home. In hot pursuit: the Huntress and her lion/dragon sidekick the Clinker, determined to rid the world of them once and for all.
Is It Any Good?
Artist/storyteller Blexbolex delivers a wildly immersive visual narrative of an elephant, a blackbird, and a girl who suddenly come to life -- and the fierce duo out to rid the world of them forever. Between the vivid, screen-printed graphics, the intriguing characters and their transformations, and the fast-moving, world-leaping plot, The Magicians offers a wild ride for older kids and adults alike, and rewards repeat visits.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about magic -- and especially, the popular theme of whether it's a good or bad thing. How do you like the way The Magicians treats the theme?
Have you ever tried to help or protect someone, only to have them refuse to help themselves? What happened and how did it turn out?
A character says he doesn't need magic -- he has other ways to give people what they want and keep himself in wealth and power. Do you see that playing out in our world? How?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Blexbolex
- Genre : Graphic Novel
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic )
- Character Strengths : Courage , Empathy , Perseverance
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Enchanted Lion Books
- Publication date : November 7, 2023
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 9 - 18
- Number of pages : 210
- Available on : Paperback
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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