Once Lord Destrian kidnaps Merlin, Nosewise will do anything to The Wizard is Merlin, and his dog is Nosewise, a rescue dog living the dream of a furrever home. Once Lord Destrian kidnaps Merlin, Nosewise will do anything to find and rescue him. Like all heroes, Nosewise needs a sidekick.
Arthur is tired of his life scooping scat. Soon he and Nosewise are chasing Lord Destrian through the Otherworld and beyond. Gale expertly weaves the characters and the legends into an exciting fantasy that keeps readers glued to the pages.
Nosewise is a likeable, loveable, and loyal dog. His voice and understanding of human speech is often the source of well-spun humor. He expertly weaves the various characters and scenes into a wonderful story. Originally reviewed on Kid Lit Reviews. To read the full review and see illustrations, go to: Jan 17, Heidi rated it it was amazing Shelves: I was intrigued when I first read the synopsis of this book. A dog doing magic?! And I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This is everything that a middle grade fantasy book should be.
There is humor and heart, there is action and surprises, and plenty of magic to move the book along. Nosewise, the dog, makes for a great narrator, as he looks at things as a dog who is often baffled by strange human and Fae behavior. But he knows all he needs to know: But Nosewise also is very curious about magic and learning magic 'tricks', but his master won't let him. But when Merlin and Morgana, his master's apprentice are taken away by a soldier and a man with strange magic sucking powers, Nosewise is determined to find and rescue them.
This determination sends him off on an adventure unlike any he could have imagined, where the very depths of his devotion will be tested. This is a book that I had a hard time putting down and finished in one day. I loved the humor and devotion that Nosewise exhibited as well as the very humanness of Arthur, Merlin, and Morgana. There were times I felt angry, and times I couldn't help grinning.
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And I have to say they ending did surprise me a bit, which is quite an accomplishment for a story that revolves around such a well-known legend as the Sword in the Stone. But the twists and turns keep the story moving briskly making for a great read for young animal and fantasy lovers.
Jan 15, Margaret Sholders rated it it was amazing. This is a book for Young Readers. Eric is another new author so I wasn't sure how this would read. I was amazed at the story line. I would recommend this to everyone who likes Wizards, teens and dogs. Merlin saved his dog, Nosewise. He also took in Morgan and makes her his assistant. The work with magic makes Nosewise mad because they won't let him help. There will be some fighting. Nosewise sees soldiers take Merlin and Morgan. Then he finds Arthur who cleans all the toilets.
Nosewise grabs an This is a book for Young Readers. Nosewise grabs an Asteria, spoiler of a magic necklace. They run after the soldiers to save them. There is a lot of action. They ran into all kinds of trouble. I really like that this story has pictures in it. It is also read by Nosewise. They also ran into Nivian, otherwise known as the Lady in the Lake.
I never would have imagined this story line. I hope you check out this book. It really pulls you into it. Don't let this one get away! I volunteered to read and review this book. Review originally published 31 January at Falling Letters. I received a copy via publicist in exchange for my honest review. Arthurian legend is one of those literary fields I have always assumed would interest me, but it is one I have yet to properly pursue. Feb 09, Pamela Kramer rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: I loved this book both for my own enjoyment and to recommend to my students.
Gale's writing and his first person narrative rings true to anyone who has loved a dog and enjoyed that dog's antics. The story is lovely -- about three unwanted creatures, a dog, a boy and a girl. They are all "rescued" in a manner of speaking, and they all in turn rescue each other.
But the main story -- that of a dog who has been saved, and who in turn rescues Merlin, the man who saved him. Kids will love the adventu I loved this book both for my own enjoyment and to recommend to my students. Kids will love the adventure, and everyone will love Nosewise, the hero of the story, and the very doggy narrator. Such a delightful and lovely book. Adventure and humor mixed with feelings, everything from the point of view of a furry dog.
Just the read I needed to lighten the mood. Nosewise is a smart dog that is devoted to his pack mates Merlin and Morgana. He loves being around them, and feels confused when they shut the door to the study on him while studying magic. Because he wants so desperately to please the elderly wizard, Nosewise wonders if he, too, might be able to cast a spell or two or at the very least, open that door. After Morgana begins teaching him some rudimentary magic, he is able to speak when wearing a special necklace.
But Morgana's experimentation le Nosewise is a smart dog that is devoted to his pack mates Merlin and Morgana. But Morgana's experimentation leads to a surprise visit from Oberon whose followers kidnap Merlin. Although Nosewise sees all that is happening, there is nothing he can do since he is stuck inside the house.
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Somehow, he manages to survive, and sets out to rescue the wizard. Along the way, he meets a friendly fellow named Arthur whose job is to empty chamber pots. The two help each other out, and even though Arthur knows better, he accompanies Nosewise on his dangerous journey, even meeting the Lady of the Lake along the way. Although the author has taken some liberties with the classic story of King Arthur and Merlin, this is a delightfully riveting version of the story, embellished with a faithful dog who realizes that he has a very loving family worth traveling to the ends of the earth for and worth taking risks.
At first, the idea of a dog interested in doing magic struck me as odd, but the story captivated me from its opening lines providing a glimpse into the heart and mind of man's best friend. By the time readers reach the conclusion, they will be on the edge of their seats with all the exciting magic, weird beings, sibling rivalry, intrigue, and humor that thread throughout this story of loyalty. Not only does Nosewise has a keen nose for tracking scents, but he has a huge heart filled with love, luckily for Merlin.
I always knew those stories about the sword in the stone were missing something, and now, thanks to this book, I know what it was. Dec 22, Steph rated it liked it. Really not my genre, but it was entertaining and kids who love adventure and fantasy will enjoy this greatly. Divertente, profondo in maniera inaspettata, sicuramente un'adattamento delle leggende Arturiane molto interessante, e riesce perfino a spiegare uno o due fatti scientifici sui cani nel mezzo.
Le illustrazioni sono bellissime, poi. E' una storia che al nocciolo parla di quanto sia sincero l'affetto di un animale e, soprattutto, di cosa significa essere una famiglia. Spero lo traducano presto in italiano! Jan 15, Jaina Rose rated it it was amazing Shelves: What a breath of fresh air! This is such a fun new take on the Arthurian legends—from the point of view of his dog, if you can believe it. I wasn't sure at first how this would be, whether it would be super fluffy and ridiculous or whether it would carry its own weight as a believable fractured fairytale.
The idea of a dog with a name like Nosewise, no less! Nosewise, by the way, is very sweet, and for the most par What a breath of fresh air! Nosewise, by the way, is very sweet, and for the most part he actually comes across like a realistic dog. Setting aside Nosewise, I loved the other characters who filled the book as well. They're all riffs on the class Arthurian legends, with names that are very familiar and backstories that are at least vaguely similar.
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There are even some medievel fairytale characters thrown into the mix, which I thought was awesome. My favorite non-canine character was probably Arthur, just because he seemed so nice. I hope there's a sequel coming out sometime in the near future, and I hope Arthur plays a large role in it! I also loved Merlin, who seemed like a nice old man.
He was probably the most generically similar to the way his character is in the original Arthurian legends, but I think that helps the book by giving it a stronger connection to its base material. The main villain was also really cool to read, as were some other characters who pop up late in the story. Besides the characters, I also loved the plot developments—but I can't discuss those, of course, so instead let's talk about the magic! We don't get a huge amount of explanation about how magic works in this world, but the glimpses we do get are pretty cool.
People do magic by connecting to special stones called "Asterias" and focusing their "Inner Eye" on what they want to happen. It's a neat concept, kind of similar to other magic systems I've read about in fantasy novels, and seeing how it allowed an animal like Nosewise perform magic was pretty awesome.
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Nosewise is spunky, curious, and just so happens to be a dog. He cannot understand why his pack mates Merlin and Morgana spend all day practicing magic tricks. The Wizard's Dog is a grand magical adventure featuring some of my favorite classic characters, all from a dog's point of view. I loved Nosewise's character, and the illustrations and cover image of him just made him even more endearing. The danger, deception, and magic are well written, and engaging without being so dire that more sensitive readers will be turned off the book.
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Get to Know Us. English Choose a language for shopping. I was pleasantly surprised by the finished product myself. Heidi and I are quite proud of our creation. As I mentioned previously, I have retained control over my books from every angle. Looking back on how you created this book, is there anything you learned that you feel would benefit my readers who are thinking about writing and publishing a book?
Within the manner that this book presented itself to me, I would have to say to trust your instincts. We all have different reasons for wanting to be published authors. I do think that any book that anyone wants to write needs to come from the heart and soul of each of us. What were some of the challenges you had to work through before your book was published? You order more books, you pay less per book. However, you order more books and you have to get them sold somehow!
Confidence was also an issue to work through when thinking of actually producing a book. Who was I that anyone might want to read my books? Once your book became available — once people could actually buy it — what was your next step? Where can we find your book? I started out taking baby steps locally. Of course, my friends and family — all those who wanted copies — Bless their hearts — bought copies. I started to get feedback about how the kids wanted my book read to them every night — that some were taking it everywhere with them.
Again, confidence levels came into play and I approached local businesses associated with animals or rescued animals and nearly all bought copies. The next step was to see if I could find small, local businesses to sell my books for me. Surprisingly, many of them did! Book signings within those businesses appealed to these store owners as it was a way to promote me and their business. The local market was very good for sales. And, my book did make it into a local Borders bookstore but, unfortunately, that store was one of the first Borders to go out of business just a few months later. The next must — probably before a book is in print is to set up a web presence and start promoting your book and message.
I waited until I actually had the book in hand but, I can see where being pro-active online before your book is published can be really beneficial. I ship them myself through my web site. People can order them on Amazon. Wherever they choose to buy can be based on their desire to have a signed copy or not and I made that option attractive by offering my book at a slightly lower price if ordered through my own website. So, to my readers? I love that you want to raise awareness in young readers about animals that are rescued.
Can you elaborate on this? I hope that adult readers will have conversations with children about the fact that there are too many animals not being properly cared for in our world and that they deserve kind and respectul treatment from us. Merlin was lucky to have Pudge. Each child should be lucky enough to have a mentor to show them their potential so that they can let go of labels theyve been tagged with by others. When they moved closer to where I live, I started to volunteer for them.
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