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  • The Wizards of Once, Book 1
  • By: Cressida Cowell
  • Narrated by: David Tennant
  • Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (260 ratings)

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The Wizards of Once

By: Cressida Cowell
Narrated by: David Tennant
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The number 1 best seller read by David Tennant.

Once there was Magic, and the Magic lived in the dark forests. Until the Warriors came....

This is the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who have been taught since birth to hate each other like poison; and the thrilling tale of what happens when their two worlds collide. Xar is a Wizard boy who has no Magic, and will do anything to get it. Wish is a Warrior girl, but she owns a banned Magical Object, and she will do anything to conceal it.

In this whirlwind adventure, Xar and Wish must forget their differences if they're going to make it to the dungeons at Warrior Fort. Where something that has been sleeping for hundreds of years is stirring....

From the best-selling author of How to Train Your Dragon.

©2017 Cressida Cowell (P)2017 Hodder Children's Books

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Wonderful

My 9 year old grandson told me to download this book as he loves it. I do too. David Tennant does an excellent job of narrating this audiobook. I could almost see the characters. I will now have to download the next book as well. I highly recommend this book for young and old.

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Brilliant

This book is pure magic for the whole family! Me my husband and children all enjoyed this so much we have been doing family driving trips just so we can all listen. Can’t wait to listen to more

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Doesn't disappoint

My children (6 & 9) and I have listened to all the How to Train your Dragon series which we loved and were bereft when we finished the last book. Looking for our next adventure that was age appropriate for them but still enjoyable for me, we were delighted to find Cressida Cowell had started a new series. I was worried it wouldn't have the same magic as the Dragon series but while the characters at first weren't as loveable, we still thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to continue the story with the next book. David Tennant does a brilliant performance as always. Highly recommended.

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Simply awe-inspiring

Me and my family of parents a 13 year old and a 10 year old simply loved it. David tennants voice acting amazing. Cowells work; amazing and we all hope this beautiful book will become a movie 🤞

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A captivating listen for the family

We love 'How to train your dragon' and were recommended this series. It is a fabulous listen for the whole family (kids 6 and 8).

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It was great

It was a very inspiring book. Great and suspenseful. They made it so you want the next book. (Olive, 7 years old)

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David Tennant Rocks!

We loved The Wizard of Once. Our family of parents, 5, 7, 9 and 11 year olds were entranced. Beautifully performed by David Tennant...no annoying voices so often found in kids audio books! Highly recommend. Can’t wait for the movie 🤞🏻

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great

loved it. it was so exciting and fun. captivating definitely get the next book. perfect

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Great book, terrific narrator

David Tennant is magnificent. Could listen all day! This is a gorgeous book. Lovely characters and great world building.

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Perfect

This is the bestest best book on audible like no joke… but that’s like the whole series 🤔🤔🤔🤔

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