Wizards Hall

Poor Henry. It’s not enough that his mother has sent him away from home to learn magic. It’s not enough that everyone at his new school calls him Thornmallow because he’s “prickly on the outside, squishy within.” It’s not enough that the only talent he shows at Wizard’s Hall is an ability to make messes of even the simplest spells. Now, when Wizard’s Hall is threatened by a cruel sorcerer’s fearsome beast, it is up to Henry--er, Thornmallow--to figure out how to save not only his new friends but also the entire school for wizards.

"Wizards Hall has it all: fairy-tale wonder, baffling mystery, captivating magic, edge-of-the-seat suspense, [and] wry humor....Captivating."—Publishers Weekly

"Yolen skillfully blends the traditions of fantasy and school story....Good, imaginative fun."—Kirkus Reviews

"Blends wizardry and enchantment in fluid, graceful prose."—School Library Journal

Poor Henry. Its not enough that his mother has sent him away from home to learn magic. Its not enough that everyone at his new school calls him Thornmallow because hes “prickly on the outside, squishy within.” Its not enough that the only talent he shows at Wizards Hall is an ability to make messes of even the simplest spells. Now, when Wizards Hall is threatened by a cruel sorcerers fearsome beast, it is up to Henry--er, Thornmallow--to figure out how to save not only his new friends but also the entire school for wizards.

Jane Yolen is a highly acclaimed children's author who has written hundreds of books for adults and children and has won numerous awards. She and her husband divide their time between Massachussetts and Scotland.