Wizard Tag
Recently, my family went to a book sale at our local library and Cally discovered the book Wizard’s Hall, by Jane Yolen, a story about a boy’s first days in a magic school.
You can find great books at the library that you cannot find in a bookstore, that might not have a digital version, and that you might not look for anyway!
I recommend Wizard’s Hall if you can find it!
Wizard’s Hall
The Rules
- “Changing the face, but not the race.”
- “Only girls can go widdershins.”
- “Magic can’t happen unless it’s meant.”
- “True Names must never be spoken aloud.”
The power of knowing a True Name.
“All things have a True Name.” Knowing the True Name can give you power over that person or thing. It generally means you know and understand them; the name generally relates to their true nature.
The True Name magic isn’t a new concept; it’s been referenced and used in religion, Egyptian mythology, and folk tales. It’s something that’s been used many times in fantasy stories.
Courses available to first years at the school.
- Spelling
- Names
- Transformations
- Curses
School of wizardry, no witchcraft.
Interestingly, the main character is a young boy with unkempt hair and no knowledge of magic. His friends include a know-it-all girl, and a tall red-headed boy with freckles!
This book was published in 1991, six years before the first Harry Potter novel.
Share your thoughts in the comments below!
- Have you read Wizard’s Hall?
- Have you read any other fantasy novels that involve the main characters learning magic in a school or academy?
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