Jinx's Fire [Paperback]

The young wizard Jinx concludes his suspenseful and dryly humorous adventures in the magical forest of the Urwald with this third installment in the series that ALA Booklist says “deserves a permanent place in the children’s fantasy pantheon, with Narnia and Earthsea” (Jinx's Magic, starred review). This action-packed conclusion is perfect for readers of fantasy adventure series such as Septimus Heap, the Sisters Grimm, and Fablehaven.

The forest is under attack and its magic is fading. Can Jinx summon enough of his magic—the bright fire within him—to rescue Simon, defeat the Bonemaster, unite the Urwald, and fight off the invaders? He is the Urwald's only hope. . . .

Blackwood offers a story of enchanting texture and depth, and series fans will be elated to have another outing with the sweetly sardonic hero, whose conscience is almost as troublesome as his grasp of spells. Fans of Cornelia Funke should add this to their stacks.A solid conclusion to a trilogy...threaded with proper amounts of heroism, humor and ingenious twists of character.Blackwood keeps an astonishing number of balls in the air for this third book, exploiting facets of her versatile magical world by means of multiple alliances, complex plans of attack, and sticky wizardly puzzles to solve. Its the puzzles within Jinx himself, however, that give the tale its heart.The authors multifaceted invention and sprawling, brawling, well-delineated cast combine forces for a tight, cohesive conclusion.Praise for JINXS MAGIC: This series deserves a permanent place in the childrens fantasy pantheon, with Narnia and Earthsea.Praise for JINXS MAGIC: The unique setting, smart pace, likable characters, and sprightly voice hold the narrative together while keeping Jinxs fans eager for more.Praise for JINXS MAGIC: As Blackwood extends Jinxs experiences to other lands, she adds layers of complexity that hint at future dlóT