After seeing shawn thomas odyssey read the prologue embedded below. Jul 03, 2012 the wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey. Edgar and agatha nominated author of the wizard of dark street and the magicians tower, novels of detection and magic. It is a hidden street with a gate on each end to keep the regular humans and fairies out. Book 2, the magicians tower by shawn thomas odyssey. I received the magicians tower sequel to the wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey for free through good reads first reads giveaway.
May 05, 2011 shawn thomas odyssey stars in this dazzling musical exploration of his magical mystery novel the wizard of dark street. The wizard of dark street, by shawn thomas odyssey. When he isnt writing novels, he is a professional music composer for film and tv, with works including hbos deadwood. Buy this book set in 1877, in a liminal world that divides and protects the land of faerie from. The wizard of dark street is now available in paperback. Its a highly entertaining blend of harry potteresque magic and holmesian detective work. The magical mysteries of shawn thomas odyssey the santa. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 348 pages and is available in hardcover format. In bookstores across the us and canada, and of course at your favorite online bookseller.
Eager for a case to prove herself, she wants to show her unclethe wizard of dark street that logic is as powerful as magic. Pdf the wizard of dark street book by shawn thomas. This third dark street novel finds thirteenyearold magiciandetective oona crate gearing. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms.
Shawn thomas odyssey is the edgar and agatha award nominated author of the wizard of dark street. Book report for the wizard of dark street oona crate book 1 by shawn thomas odyssey. There he worked as an actor, a musician, a stagehand, a set builder, a scenic painter, casting coordinator, and was the person they sent into the dank, dark underbelly of the. Oona crate was born to be the wizard s apprentice, but she would much rather be finding clues than saying spells. Shawn thomas odyssey performs the prologue to the wizard of dark street. The wizard of dark street book hennepin county library. May 01, 2012 in the debut novel by shawn thomas odyssey, a girl named oona is the niece of the titular wizard of dark street. Free download or read online the wizard of dark street pdf epub book. Despite possessing the rare gift of natural magic, oona wants to be a detective. When theyve got the apprentices assembled to try out, something awful happens to her uncle, and oona has a case to.
Oona crate was born to be the wizards apprentice, but s. In 1877, in an enchantment shop on the last of the faerie roads linking new york city to the land of the fey, just after twelveyearold oona opts to relinquish her apprenticeship to her uncle, the wizard, and become a detective, her uncle is stabbed, testing her skills. Pdf the wizard of dark street book by shawn thomas odyssey. Odyssey combines the best of rowling and christie to create a new genre. The story starts out with oonas uncle, the wizard, looking for an apprentice. Shawn thomas odyssey is an edgar and agatha awardnominated author as well as a film, television, and video game music composer. Book recommendation the wizard of dark street youtube. Read more read less 2011 shawn thomas odyssey p2012 shawn thomas odyssey. The gate at the fairy end is always locked, due to a dispute with the fairies hundreds of years ago. Jul 26, 2011 the wizard of dark street book release. In 1877, 12yearold oona is a rare natural magician, but she has reasons beyond an interest in detection to shun her magical heritagepersonal reasons.
The wizard of dark street an oona crate mystery book. The wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey ages. It was a story that stood all on its own in my mind. Childrens librarian rezarta recommends the wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey. Eager for a case, she wants to show her uncle the wizard of dark street that logic is as powerful as magic. You can continue to explore the world of dark street at. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the wizard of dark street oona crate mystery. Shawn thomas odyssey is the edgar and agatha awardnominated author of the wizard of dark street and its companion book, the magicians tower. Shawn thomas odyssey detective oona crate enters the magicians tower contest, a competition of dangerous tasks and obstacles that has never been won.
The deliciously sinister feel to the magical world mixed with a 12yearold solving mysteries plus the simple fact that oona the mc has a raven for a best friend all suggested a great combination i just had to read. Full of magic, odd characters, evil henchmen, and a street where nothing is normal, the wizard of dark street will have you guessing until the very end. Written by shawn thomas odyssey, audiobook narrated by shawn thomas odyssey. Eager for a case to prove herself, she wants to show her uncle the wizard of dark street that logic is as powerful as magic. Weve got detective novel elements like a locked room and a bumbling police chief and a super villain behind the scenes, but its set in this magical world and the fate of even the world of men may be at stake. Shawn thomas odyssey oona crate mystery 02 the magicians tower. The wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey, paperback. Posted by shawn thomas odyssey in book release, trading cards. Sequel to the agatha and edgar nominated the wizard of dark street despite her extraordinary magical abilities and sleuthing skills, oona crates detective.
For eight mysterious years shawn thomas odyssey labored extremely long hours in a 140seat and rumored to be haunted professional theatre in santa barbara, california. Shawn thomas odyssey author of the wizard of dark street. Oona crate was born to be the wizards apprentice, but she would much rather be finding clues than saying spells. Interview with oona crate and shawn thomas odyssey youtube. Shawn thomas odyssey is the edgarand agatha awardnominated author of the wizard of dark street and its companion book, the magicians tower.
In 2011 odyssey published his first middlegradeyoungadult novel, the wizard of dark street. The other gate is only open for one minute at midnight. Oona crate is a twelve year old natural magician, definitely unusual even for so unique a place as dark street where she serves as the wizards apprentice in the wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey. Eager for a case, she wants to show her uncle the wizard of dark street that logic is as. The wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey oona crate was born to be the wizards apprentice, but she has another destiny in mind. Oona journeys into dark streets labyrinthine domains to solve the mystery, while. Nov 14, 2011 the wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey oona crate was born to be the wizards apprentice, but she has another destiny in mind.
Jul 26, 2011 the wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey, 9781606841433, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Edgar and agatha award nominated author shawn thomas odyssey interviews his main character oona crate from the books the wizard of dark street and the magicians tower. Win a free copy of the wizard of dark street audiobook. Shawn thomas odyssey audio books, best sellers, author bio. From edgarand agathaaward nominee shawn thomas odyssey. The deliciously sinister feel to the magical world, the idea of a 12yearold solving mysteries, and the simple fact that oona the mc has a raven for a best friend all suggest a great combination within the book s pages. Shawn thomas odyssey keeps the story inventive, fastpaced, and clever. I had a slight problem getting into the story but never considered not listening to the book because of shawn thomas odyssey s narration. The wizard of dark street audiobook shawn thomas odyssey. In the debut novel by shawn thomas odyssey, a girl named oona is the niece of the titular wizard of dark street. The wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey summary. Fans of sherlock holmes, harry potter, and lemony snicket will enjoy these classic whodunit detective stories like no other. Posted by shawn thomas odyssey in book release, trading cards the wizard of dark street hits stores today.
Although the vast majority of books that have lexile measures did not change, a small subset of books required updated lexile measures. Shawn thomas odyssey stars in this dazzling musical exploration of his magical mystery novel the wizard of dark street. The wizard of dark street chester county library system. The deliciously sinister feel to the magical world, the idea of a 12yearold solving mysteries, and the simple fact that oona the mc has a raven for a best friend all suggest a great combination within the books pages. Sequel to the agatha and edgar nominated the wizard of dark street. Those wandering by could by chance end up on dark street. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
His wizard of dark street series chronicles the adventures of twelveyearold magical detective oona crate and her enchanted raven deacon as they solve mysteries in the alternate world of dark street. Download audiobooks written by shawn thomas odyssey to your device. The wizard of dark street jefferson county public library. The wizard of dark street king county library system. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. The wizard of dark street audiobook by shawn thomas. Apr 08, 2020 childrens librarian rezarta recommends the wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey. Im giving away 10 complete sets of the wizard of dark street trading cards. The wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey goodreads. I had not read the wizard of dark street but i felt like a book one was not needed for this book.
Only those who truly know magic knew that the only way to get anything sent to and from dark street was to burn it. The first edition of the novel was published in july 26th 2011, and was written by shawn thomas odyssey. His wizard of dark street oona crate mystery series chronicles the adventures of twelveyearold magical detective oona crate and her enchanted raven deacon as they solve mysteries in the alternate world of dark street. Oona is supposed to be her uncles apprentice, but has always dreamed of becoming a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The magicians tower by shawn thomas odyssey overdrive.
May 03, 20 the wizard of dark street oona crate mystery series may 3, 20 by michelle m. Stacks of green paper in his red right hand forever young adult. The wizard of dark street oona crate mystery series 5. Not only is this book, which is set in 1877, a fantasy novel. The third book in the edgar and agatha award nominated oona crate mystery series is now available as an ebook. Most of the time i dont care for the author narrating their own books. Oona may have the rare gift of natural magic, but her dream is to open. Shawn thomas odyssey will sign copies of the wizard of dark street at chaucers books on july 31 at 1 p. Oona may have the rare gift of natural magic, but her dream is to open up a detective agency. After seeing shawn thomas odyssey read the prologue to the wizard of dark street, i knew i had to read this book. With the wizard of dark street, shawn thomas odyssey sets himself a mighty task. Magical mystery author shawn thomas odyssey to speak to. Shawn thomas odyssey in 1877, in an enchantment shop on the last of the faerie roads linking new york city to the land of the fey, just after twelveyearold oona opts to relinquish her apprenticeship to her uncle, the. Oona would rather solve cases than cast spells, but her decision not to apprentice to her uncle, the wizard of dark street, has disastrous consequences.
However, i cant imagine anyone else reading the wizard of dark street. The first two books in the series the wizard of dark street and the magicians tower tell the story of 12yearold oona crate, an intrepid and precocious heroine with natural magical powers who prefers to use logic and facts to solve various crimes on the enchanted dark street. The wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey kirkus. He is also known for cocomposing the music for deadwood on hbo, and as the composer for the video game kung fu panda. The wizard of dark street book austin public library. The wizard of dark street takes place on dark street oddly enough, a little neighborhood thats linked to new york city, but is actually a bridge between the normal world and the land of faerie. The magicians dream oona crate mystery, book 3 by shawn. The wizard of dark street by shawn thomas odyssey, 9781606841433, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nominated for both a 2012 edgar and agatha award, the wizard of dark street was also a 2011 aba new voices top 20 pick.
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