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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Magic Required (Wizard for Hire #3) By Obert Skye: Book Review

Product Details

Title: Magic Required (Wizard for Hire #3)
Author: Obert Skye
Age Range: 10 - 14 years
Grade Level: 4 - 6
Series: Wizard for Hire (Book 3)
Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: Shadow Mountain (April 7, 2020)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1629727334
Book Design: © Shadow Mountain

Cover Illustration: Brandon Dorman

Art Direction: Richard Erickson

Design: Sheryl Dickert Smith

***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own***

Book Synopsis
The final answer to the existence of magic.

"Concludes a rambunctious trilogy with wacky conversations and adventurous wizardry." -Foreword Reviews starred review

Ozzy and his friend Sigi is in more danger than ever before. After being injected with the mind-controlling serum, Ozzy is learning to control the minds of people, but he is still being hunted by Ray, the power-mad villain who will stop at nothing to find and possess the formula. And on top of that, Rin still claims he’s a wizard, but he and Clark are missing, leaving Ozzy to wonder once again if magic really does exist.

When it becomes apparent that the minds and free will of all mankind are in danger of being controlled by whoever controls the serum, Ozzy and Sigi join forces with strange new friends that claim magic-like abilities. When Rin finally returns, Ozzy will discover once and for all what happened to his parents, what really happens at those popular fantasy conventions, and if magic truly exists.

Magic Required is the third book in the Wizard for Hire trilogy. This is a fun middle-grade contemporary fantasy. It is action-packed and has fun and quirky characters. First, let me note, you truly must read the first two books before starting the third book or you'll be terribly lost. At this point, you understand the characters and what is at stake. Ozzy, his friend Sigi, and her dad, Rin, are always on some kind of adventure. The silly humor continues which I quite enjoyed. I also loved how many mysterious things are finally explained. Some, I wasn't surprised about and then others totally blew me away! The last several chapters were the best in the book or even the whole series. I especially enjoyed the chapters that took place at a Comic-Con Convention. We go every year and I felt like I was right there with them.

This book and whole series is a perfect middle-grade book event for the whole family to experience together. I know that kids, tweens, teens, and adults will all enjoy this exciting romp with a Wizard and his magical apprentice.

My Review
Magic Required is the third book in the Wizard for Hire trilogy. This is a fun middle-grade contemporary fantasy. It is action-packed and has fun and quirky characters. First, let me note, you truly must read the first two books before starting the third book or you'll be terribly lost. At this point, you understand the characters and what is at stake. Ozzy, his friend Sigi, and her dad, Rin, are always on some kind of adventure. The silly humor continues which I quite enjoyed. I also loved how many mysterious things are finally explained. Some, I wasn't surprised about and then others totally blew me away! The last several chapters were the best in the book or even the whole series. I especially enjoyed the chapters that took place at a Comic-Con Convention. We go every year and I felt like I was right there with them.

This book and whole series is a perfect middle-grade book event for the whole family to experience together. I know that kids, tweens, teens, and adults will all enjoy this exciting romp with a Wizard and his magical apprentice.

Meet Author: Obert Skye.

OBERT SKYE is not who you think he is—unless you think he’s a best-selling author of over thirty books. Also, if you think he’s not great at whistling, or that he’s discovered cures, or that he once broke his collarbone while walking, then he’s exactly who you think he is, and you’re psychic. Among the books and series he’s written are Leven Thumps, The Pillagy, The Creature from My Closet, Geeked Out, and Mutant Bunny Island. Among the cures he’s discovered are the cure for boredom, a cure for ignorance, and a half-decent recipe for the curing of a ham. Obert is also a presenter and champion of both words and paper. If you have time on your hands you might look in on some of the other things he’s done at obertskye.com. If you’re out of time, then take comfort in the fact that you spent your last few moments reading something worthwhile.