By Simon Farnaby (author) , Claire Powell (illustrator) Part of the The Misadventures of Merdyn the Wild series
"Thou will find much to enjoy in this quirky and very funny wizarding story"
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The Misadventures of Merdyn the Wild
1,500 years apart, two people are having bad days. In 511, warlock Merdyn the Wild is about to be banished from the king’s court for bad behaviour; in the 21st century, 12-year-old Rose Falvey’s disastrous audition for her school’s version of Britain’s Got Talented People is about to go viral.
The two meet by accident in the woods outside town, Rose is running away, Merdyn, sent through the Rivers of Time, believes he’s in Purgatory but manages to convince Rose of his warlock credentials by making her guinea pig speak. This is just the start of a wild and very funny adventure that will also involve large numbers of the town’s police and security guards, Rose’s lovelorn brother Kris, and Merdyn’s nemesis and rival, Jerabo the Great.
After an extraordinary range of mishaps, misunderstandings and mix-ups, Merdyn is finally able to return to the Dark Ages, by which time Rose, and readers, have become very fond of him. Simon Farnaby is of course writer (and star) of the Horrible Histories TV series and has great fun packing in historical details not to mention a wonderful array of sixth century insults – fopdoodle, wax-nosed hufty-tufty, ninny hammer – all of which will come in handy in the playground (there are helpful translations at the foot of the page).
He is no mean hand at storytelling either and the plot rattles along very nicely indeed, all the time-travelling loose ends are neatly tied up. Great fun!
Merdyn the Wild is from the Dark Ages. He's the world's greatest Warlock (don't call him a wizard), banished to the 21st century for bad behaviour, and he's about to create a whole load of trouble for Rose, aged 12.
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Rose is a totally ordinary girl, on a mission to mend her broken family. Bubbles is Rose's guinea pig. He just poos a lot. When Rose bumps into Merdyn and discovers what he is, she quickly realises that he could be just what she needs. Rose agrees to help Merdyn navigate the confusing ways of the modern world (things like: the lidded bowl in the bathroom is NOT a sink, it's a TOILET, so definitely DON'T wash your face in it) if Merdyn gives her a spell to fix her family in return.
Now they just need to hide him in the shed without Rose's mum noticing, track down Merdyn's magic staff and find a way to send Merdyn back through time to the Dark Ages. What could possibly go wrong...?
From the writer of the Paddington 2 movie and writer and star of Horrible Histories, this hilariously silly, heartfelt adventure with a historical twist is perfect for fans of David Walliams and David Baddiel.
Praise for The Wizard in My Shed;
“From the first page, the originality, quirky characters and subversive humour in this whacky, inverted time-slip novel grab the imagination and don't let go. This compelling debut novel from one of the authors/stars of TV's Horrible Histories is big-hearted, inventive and very, very funny.” - BookTrust
“Farnaby's skill is evident not just in the gags, but in how he ties up loose ends...[a] hoot of a debut.” - The Observer
“[delivers] plenty of laughs” - Sunday Express
Simon Farnaby has written and starred in some of the UK's best-loved family TV such as Horrible Histories, and Ghosts, and films such as Paddington and Paddington 2. The Wizard in My Shed was his first children's book. When not writing or acting, Simon is a keen amateur wizard and can often be found in his garden (unsuccessfully) conjuring vegetable spells.
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This book is so amazing! It’s funny, interesting, and impossible to put down!
I loved this book!... Read Full Review
This book is about Rose and her guinea pig. She meets Merdyn the Wild who has been banished to the 21st century and wants to return to the Dark Ages.
The Wizard in My Shed is about a girl who is called Rose Falvey, she has a brother called Kris. Her dad died suddenly, leaving her with her mum and brother. One day, Rose decides to escape with her pet guinea pig, then, she meets Merdyn the wizard. He is the greatest warlock of all time and has been banished to the 21st century and wants to return to the Dark Ages.
She helps the wizard because, she is desperate to get a singing potion. Soon, Rose becomes close to Merdyn, and makes a shocking discovery.
This book is suitable for both boys and girls and would be enjoyed by anyone who likes adventure and fantasy stories.... Read Full Review
A fantastic magical adventure for 9+ readers! You'll love it! 5 stars!
Meet Medryn the Wild! He's from the dark ages and he is the greatest warlock. Rose is a young girl approximately 11 or 12 years of age and she is from Bashingford. When she decides to run away from her broken family, she bumps into Medryn, who she decides to help and teaches him the modern ways to do things. Rose lets him stay in the shed in her garden and her mum thinks it is Rose's uncle Martin! When the family go to a magic show Medryn thinks the magician is his arch enemy. They have a battle of magic but it turns out Medryn was wrong! Before long, he is famous and forgets Rose and everything she has done for him.... Read Full Review
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Wizard In My Shed and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Wizard In My Shed features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Historical Fiction, Funny, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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The Wizard In My Shed was written by Simon Farnaby and published by Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
The Wizard In My Shed has 373 pages
Yes it is part of The Misadventures of Merdyn the Wild series
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