The Wizard in the Tree
Worth buying if: You enjoy Lloyd Alexander's humane storytelling and clear moral imagination.
Skip it if: You expect epic quests or high-stakes sword-and-sorcery from a fantasy novel.
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Summary
In The Wizard in the Tree, Lloyd Alexander blends gentle fantasy and moral wit in a 144-page story about a town, an unexpected wizard, and the ripple effects of magic on everyday lives.
Why this book now
This Penguin Group USA edition reminds readers why Alexander's compassionate, character-driven fantasy endures for modern families and curious adults.
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Good fit if you want...
- You enjoy Lloyd Alexander's humane storytelling and clear moral imagination.
- You appreciate short, small-town fantasies centered on a single magical premise.
- If you value fast plots, the book leans on dry, observational wit.
- You expect epic quests or high-stakes sword-and-sorcery from a fantasy novel.
- You prefer dense adult literary fiction rather than compact, fable-like tales.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780140388015
Worth buying if: You enjoy Lloyd Alexander's humane storytelling and clear moral imagination.
Skip it if: You expect epic quests or high-stakes sword-and-sorcery from a fantasy novel.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 144 pages this Penguin paperback is a brief, two-evening read suitable for casual readers, parents reading aloud, or a solitary afternoon with tea.
What stands out here
This Penguin Group USA catalogue edition highlights Lloyd Alexander's concise prose and the book's compact format—ideal for reprints, classroom holdings, or gift copies.
Best way to approach it
Read slowly to savor Alexander's character vignettes and moral asides; it's best experienced aloud or in short sittings to appreciate the story's quiet humor.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780140388015
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