Young Wizards
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Young Wizards (10 book series)
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by Diane Duane (Author)
A mysterious library book opens the door to a world of magic and danger in the first book in the beloved Young Wizards series.

Bullied by her classmates, Nita Callahan is miserable at school. So when she finds a mysterious book in the library that promises her the chance to become a wizard, she jumps at the opportunity to escape her unhappy reality. But taking the Wizard's Oath is no easy thing, and Nita soon finds herself paired with fellow wizard-in-training Kit Rodriguez on a dangerous mission. The only way to become a full wizard is to face the Lone Power, the being that created death and is the mortal enemy of all wizards. As Nita and Kit battle their way through a deadly alternate version of New York controlled by the Lone Power, they must rely on each other and their newfound wizarding skills to survive--and save the world from the Lone One's grasp.
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1
So You Want to Be a Wizard: The First Book in the Young Wizards Series
by Diane Duane (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 673 3.8 on Goodreads 27,370 ratings
A mysterious library book opens the door to a world of magic and danger in the first book in the beloved Young Wizards series.

Bullied by her classmates, Nita Callahan is miserable at school. So when she finds a mysterious book in the library that promises her the chance to become a wizard, she jumps at the opportunity to escape her unhappy reality. But taking the Wizard's Oath is no easy thing, and Nita soon finds herself paired with fellow wizard-in-training Kit Rodriguez on a dangerous mission. The only way to become a full wizard is to face the Lone Power, the being that created death and is the mortal enemy of all wizards. As Nita and Kit battle their way through a deadly alternate version of New York controlled by the Lone Power, they must rely on each other and their newfound wizarding skills to survive--and save the world from the Lone One's grasp.

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Deep Wizardry (Young Wizards Series Book 2)
by Diane Duane (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 232 4.0 on Goodreads 16,642 ratings

Coming to the aid of a wounded whale, Kit and Nita are plunged into deep wizardry. The whale is a wizard, and she enlists Kit and Nita in battle against the sinister Lone Power. Becoming whales themselves, Nita and Kit join in an ancient ritual performed by whales, dolphins, and a single fearsome shark. But which poses more of a danger: the Lone Power, or ed'Rashtekaresket, the enormous shark as old as the sea?


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High Wizardry (Young Wizards Series Book 3)
by Diane Duane (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 207 4.1 on Goodreads 11,168 ratings
When a gifted little wizard begins experimenting with her new skills, her big sister and friend must save her from evil in this continuing fantasy series.

Young wizards Nita and Kit face their most terrifying challenge yet: Nita’s little sister, Dairine. Not only is Dairine far too smart for a ten-year-old, she also recently has become a wizard, and worse yet, a wizard with almost limitless power. When Dairine’s computerized wizard’s manual glibly sends her off on her novice adventure—her Ordeal—Kit and Nita end up chasing her across the galaxy, trying to catch up with Dairine before she gets into trouble so deep that not even her brains can rescue her.

Praise for High Wizardry

“Duane is tops in the high adventure business. . . . This rollicking yarn will delight readers.” —Publishers Weekly

“High Wizardry is . . . high entertainment.” —Locus

“Harry Potter fans will enjoy this third book in Diane Duane’s Wizardry series.” —School Library Journal

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A Wizard Abroad: The Fourth Book in the Young Wizards Series
by Diane Duane (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 180 4.0 on Goodreads 11,648 ratings
Long Island’s teen wizard returns in “an unusually consistent fantasy, rich in details, subplots, and Irish lore” from the author of High Wizardry (School Library Journal).
 
To give fifteen-year-old Nita a vacation from magic—and her partner Kit—her parents pack her off for a stay with her eccentric aunt in Ireland. But Nita soon finds herself with a host of Irish wizards battling mythical beings, wolves, and elves from a nightmare land.
 
In Wizard Abroad, “Duane seamlessly interweaves encounters with creatures from legend with glimpses of modern Irish life and teen culture. Her view of magic’s place in the scheme of things is so clever and well reasoned that readers will have no trouble suspending belief (School Library Journal).
 
“Exceptional.”—Science Fiction Chronicle
 
“The series may be of particular interest to female readers as Nita and her younger sister are the focus of most of the books and they are strong female characters. If you’ve read the other Wizardry books, this fourth book in the series won’t disappoint you.”—SF Site
 
Praise for the Young Wizards series
 
“Duane is tops in the high adventure business . . . This rollicking yarn will delight readers.”—Publishers Weekly

“High Wizardry is . . . high entertainment.”—Locus
 
“Recommend this series to young teens who devour books about magic and wizards . . . or kids looking for ‘Harry Potter’ read-alikes.”—School Library Journal
 
“Stands between the works of Diana Wynne Jones . . . and Madeleine L’Engle . . . An outstanding, original work.”—The Horn Book

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The Wizard's Dilemma (Young Wizards Series Book 5)
by Diane Duane (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 147 4.1 on Goodreads 8,220 ratings
A novel “filled with very credible teen angst, morality, and an intriguing blend of science fiction and fantasy” from the author of A Wizard Abroad (School Library Journal).
 
Still recovering from an overly eventful vacation in Ireland, teenage wizard Nita Callahan is looking forward to some peace and quiet in her suburban New York home. Instead, her close friend Kit seems to be acting a little weird, and Nita keeps running into problems for which wizardry either isn’t the answer or else it’s the wrong one. How do you fix what can’t be fixed? Only the Transcendent Pig knows, and it’s not telling. But Nita needs to find out—and soon. Her wizardly partnership with Kit starts to fall apart. Much worse, her mother gets sick . . . so sick she may never leave the hospital.Only one person can help Nita—the One she’s devoted her life to fighting.
 
“Powerful and satisfying.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
 
“A gripping and dynamic fantasy . . . Fans of the author will flock to this new adventure, which likely will bring new readers to the series.”—VOYA 
 
Praise for the Young Wizards series
 
“Duane is tops in the high adventure business . . . This rollicking yarn will delight readers.”—Publishers Weekly
 
“High Wizardry is . . . high entertainment.”—Locus
 
“Recommend this series to young teens who devour books about magic and wizards . . . or kids looking for ‘Harry Potter’ read-alikes.”—School Library Journal
 
“Stands between the works of Diana Wynne Jones . . . and Madeleine L’Engle . . . An outstanding, original work.”—The Horn Book

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A Wizard: The Sixth Book in the Young Wizards Series
by Diane Duane (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 144 4.0 on Goodreads 6,688 ratings
“A fine fantasy . . . Beautifully and fully imagined”—sixth in the marvelously magical young adult series from the author of The Wizard’s Dilemma (Booklist).

While Nita Callahan grieves over her mother’s death, Kit Rodriguez tackles a challenge as dangerous as it is strange: Rescue a young wizard who has vanished on his first assignment. This new wizard is unlike any other—he’s autistic and he’s a magical prodigy. His power is enormous. Now Kit and his dog, Ponch, must track down the missing boy before the Lone Power finds him.

Praise for the Young Wizards series
 
“Duane is tops in the high adventure business . . . This rollicking yarn will delight readers.” —Publishers Weekly
 
“High Wizardry is . . . high entertainment.” —Locus
 
“Recommend this series to young teens who devour books about magic and wizards . . . or kids looking for ‘Harry Potter’ read-alikes.” —School Library Journal
 
“Stands between the works of Diana Wynne Jones . . . and Madeleine L’Engle . . . An outstanding, original work.” —The Horn Book

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Wizard's Holiday (Young Wizards Series Book 7)
by Diane Duane (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 133 4.1 on Goodreads 7,162 ratings
Two teen wizards embark on an alien exchange program in this “hilarious and scary” adventure from the author of A Wizard Alone (Booklist).
 
Rest and relaxation—that’s what Nita Callahan thinks she’s going to get when she and her partner-wizard Kit Rodriguez go on a “cultural exchange” program. But nothing about wizardry—not even vacation—is ever quite that simple! Number one: They’re headed to a planet that may be just a bit too perfect. Number two: Nita’s sister Dairine must host a trio of alien guests here on Earth. Number three: The culture clashes that ensue could have devastating consequences—for both planets!
 
Praise for the Young Wizards series
 
“Duane is tops in the high adventure business . . . This rollicking yarn will delight readers.”—Publishers Weekly

“High Wizardry is . . . high entertainment.”—Locus
 
“Recommend this series to young teens who devour books about magic and wizards . . . or kids looking for ‘Harry Potter’ read-alikes.”—School Library Journal
 
“Stands between the works of Diana Wynne Jones . . . and Madeleine L’Engle . . . An outstanding, original work.”—The Horn Book

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Wizards at War: The Eighth Book in the Young Wizards Series
by Diane Duane (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 138 4.2 on Goodreads 5,607 ratings
Young wizards reunite to stop a powerful enemy from robbing the world of its magic as this YA fantasy adventure series continues.

Returning from their wizardly holiday, Nita Callaghan and Kit Rodriguez look forward to getting back to their normal routine. But there’s trouble brewing. A strange darkness is befalling older wizards across the world, stealing away their power. Soon, young wizards from Earth and beyond must join forces to stop an unimaginable invasion—and defend the very essence of wizardry itself.

To stop the evil afoot, they must first find a secret weapon promised to them by the Powers That Be. With their alien teammates, Nita, Kit, and Dairine are on a desperate search through worlds known and unknown, racing against the minions of the sinister Lone Power who are determined to find it first. And that’s only the beginning, because for the first time in millenia, the wizards are about to go to war.

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A Wizard of Mars: The Ninth Book in the Young Wizards Series
by Diane Duane (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 191 4.1 on Goodreads 3,159 ratings
“One of finest current writers of speculative fiction pays loving homage to its Golden Age in this ninth title in the Young Wizards series.” —Kirkus Reviews

In the hotly anticipated ninth installment of the Young Wizards series, Kit Rodriguez and Nita Callahan become part of an elite team investigating the mysterious “message in a bottle,” which holds the first clues to the secrets of the long-lost inhabitants of Mars. But not even wizardry can help them cope with the strange events that unfold when the “bottle” is uncorked and a life form from another era emerges.

Though the Martians seem friendly, they have a plan that could change the shape of more than one world. As the shadow of interplanetary war stretches over both worlds, Kit and Nita must fight to master the strange and ancient synergy binding them to Mars and its last inhabitants. If they don’t succeed, the history that left Mars lifeless will repeat itself on Earth.

Praise for the Young Wizards series
 
“Duane is tops in the high adventure business . . . This rollicking yarn will delight readers.” —Publishers Weekly
 
“High Wizardry is . . . high entertainment.” —Locus
 
“Recommend this series to young teens who devour books about magic and wizards . . . or kids looking for ‘Harry Potter’ read-alikes.” —School Library Journal
 
“Stands between the works of Diana Wynne Jones . . . and Madeleine L’Engle . . . An outstanding, original work.” —The Horn Book

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Games Wizards Play (Young Wizards Book 10)
by Diane Duane (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 416 4.3 on Goodreads 1,434 ratings
The long-running “cult favorite” YA fantasy series continues with a worldwide tournament of magic—from the author of A Wizard of Mars (Slate). 
 
Every eleven years, Earth’s senior wizards hold the Invitational: an intensive three-week event where the planet’s newest, sharpest young wizards show off their best and hottest spells. Wizardly partners Kit Rodriguez and Nita Callahan, and Nita’s sister, former wizard-prodigy Dairine Callahan, are drafted in to mentor two brilliant and difficult cases: for Nita and Kit, there’s Penn Shao-Feng, a would-be sun technician with a dangerous new take on managing solar weather; and for Dairine, there’s shy young Mehrnaz Farrahi, an Iranian wizard-girl trying to specialize in defusing earthquakes while struggling with a toxic extended wizardly family that demands she perform to their expectations.
 
Together they’re plunged into a whirlwind of cutthroat competition and ruthless judging. Penn’s egotistical attitude toward his mentors complicates matters as the pair tries to negotiate their burgeoning romance. Meanwhile, Dairine struggles to stabilize her hero-worshipping, insecure protégée against the interference of powerful relatives using her to further their own tangled agendas. When both candidates make it through to the finals stage on the dark side of the Moon, they and their mentors are flung into a final conflict that could change the solar system for the better . . . or damage Earth beyond even wizardly repair.
 
“Apprentices become teachers, friendships turn to romance, and long-simmering subplots achieve resolution in the 10th entry of this well-loved fantasy series . . . A delightful treat.”—Kirkus Reviews
 

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T. Switzer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, now I have to wait until February for the next book...
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015
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I haven't written a review for quite a while, but I figured this book deserved one. The thing about the Young Wizards series is that it keeps getting better, which cannot be said for many other book series. Here we are 9 books in (not including this or the rest of the transitional trilogy), and the story line is still going strong.

There is no point in giving a synopsis, since there's already one listed. I WILL say why I enjoyed it, though. For one thing, it was longer than Not On My Patch, or How Lovely Are Thy Branches; it felt much more like a full length novel. Although I loved those two, this one was my favorite. There is a bunch of low-key intensity the whole way through. But I think the best part was the character development. Ms. Duane is superb at dialect, and it was great fun to read the conversational segments between various characters. There was one in particular between Kit and a new alien that actually had me laughing out loud. All in all, fun, thoughtful, and definitely worth the read. Bring on the next one!
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Jason H.
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent addition to the Young Wizards universe, and a welcome quiet tale it is.
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
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This was an excellent story. Unlike the usual Kit and Nita adventures, they weren't directly interacting with the prime menace of the Wizards universe, the Lone Power. Instead, this was a long term rescue mission, evacuating an entire planetary population (and as much of the life, down to the plants and bacteria, as can be manged) from a planetary catastrophe. Only, some people don't want to go, and no one can figure out why.

This book is a Kit-focused adventure - the usual cast (Nita, Ronan, Dairine) show up as well, but mostly we follow Kit.

If you can, though, I'd suggest going for  Interim Errantry: Three Tales of the Young Wizards  instead of this particular product, because along with this novel, you'll also get two shorter stories featuring a Halloween story and a Christmas story, with visitors from previous books as well (our favorite Christmas Tree, for one...).
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P. Munson-siter
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
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Newest "Young Wizard" novel. As usual, Duane writes an interesting story, with fascinating alien characters, and a mystery to be solved by a lot of brainwork. The "Adversary" isn't nearly as evident in this novel, but that doesn't mean there is less tension; if anything it makes for a more interesting plot. This story is more Kit-centric. Nita is there, and does interact some with Kit, but she's at another site - so we don't see the sort of teamwork between this pair that we usually get in this series. I will admit, I love the Feline Wizard stories even more, and was glad that Rhiow got at least a brief walk-on moment in this novel. I enjoyed this addition to Duane's Wizard's Universe.
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lee k. uniack
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2017
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received early good book
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Ankita
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2016
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There are books that are fun to read, and then there are those that transport you to a completely different part of the universe, without a pup tent to your name. Or saltines. And it's still all good.
Not only was the science of it all tremendously appealing, the human aspects were equally good to read. I love how the alien interactions go.. The visual of watching Star Wars on another planet, with aliens, one of whom looks like chewie... Lol!
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Hugh Rutledge
5.0 out of 5 stars how do wizards celebrate Valentines day
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2015
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how would you celebrate Valentines if you were young, in your first relationship, had wizardly powers, and we're worried you were going to be totally lame? The best thing would be to go to Diane Duane for advice. She would send you on a world saving adventure and you would have a little fun!
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Marj
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Diane Duane's stories!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016
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I love this series - in fact I love all of Diane Duanne's work. The moral considerations in the story are apropos to both young adults and adults.
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Jason Sapper
5.0 out of 5 stars but still fantastic.
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2015
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I wish I knew they offered all 3 stories in one book, but still fantastic.
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Mr. A. Martin
1.0 out of 5 stars Warning
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2016
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Do not buy this book as it is included in "Interim Errantry" and you get a couple more short stories as well
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Diane Duane
Biography

Diane Duane was born in New York City -- a descendant of New York's first mayor -- and worked there as a psychiatric nurse before leaving the profession for the only one she loved better, the business of writing. Since the publication of her first novel in 1981, she's written fifty more, not to mention numerous short stories, comics, computer games and screenplays for TV and film, and has picked up the occasional award here and there. (She's also worked with Star Trek in more media than anyone else alive.)

Right now DD is probably best known for her "Young Wizards" series of young adult fantasy novels, featuring the New York-based teen wizards Kit Rodriguez and Nita Callahan. The series now enters its third decade with Nita's and Kit's newest adventure, GAMES WIZARDS PLAY, the tenth Young Wizards novel (published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in February 2016). Also new from DD in the Young Wizards universe are the interstitial collections INTERIM ERRANTRY (containing the 110,000-word YW novel LIFEBOATS), available at Amazon and from the author's ebook store EbooksDirect.co, and INTERIM ERRANTRY 2: ON ORDEAL (at this time available only at Ebooks Direct).

DD shares a two hundred-year-old cottage in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland with her husband, the Belfast-born novelist and screenwriter Peter Morwood, and various overworked computers... an odd but congenial environment for the staging of epic battles between good and evil and the leisurely pursuit of total galactic domination. (And a lot of ethnic cooking: her own favorite foods come from the cuisines of central Europe and the Mediterranean.) In her spare time DD gardens (weeding, mostly), studies German and Italian, chats with friends and fans on her Tumblr at dduane.tumblr.com, listens to shortwave and satellite radio, and dabbles in astronomy, computer graphics, iaido and amateur cartography... while also trying to figure out how to make more spare time.

Her favorite color is blue, her favorite food is a weird kind of Swiss scrambled-potato dish called maluns, she was born in a Year of the Dragon, and her sign is "Runway 24 Left, Hold For Clearance."