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"Apprentice wizard, Walter Farmfound, was born with the rare and precious gift of the ferocious Wild Magic which, he's recently discovered, is completely impossible to control; at least not without terraforming everything within a half mile radius, since it's an unstoppable force of nature, completely unhinged and with a life and an agenda all of its own. The only time Walter is truly able to call upon his all-powerful and untameable magic is when he's completely sozzled, or at least partying hard with the faeyries. Although once he is pickled the apprentice is no longer beset by any of those pesky, restraining inhibitions or, conceivably, a single functioning brain cell. So what could possibly go wrong? Regrettably, Walter's terrible step-father has unknowingly caused the apprentice to avoid anything alcoholic, which proves to be a more serious problem than at first glance, since the singular potion that could potentially release Walter's magic, and his dreams, is over ninety-eight percent proof. Walter firmly believes that when his magic is unleashed and finally under his control, he will at last be able to make his former tormentors back home pay for all their years of unsought-for . . . attentions; since who in their right mind messes with a proper wizard? After several disastrous, hysterical magical incidents on his farm and in his local town, including one unforgettable afternoon with a very hungry and sentient compost heap, Walter is discovered by Mufti, a wizard Seeker and is brought to the Wizards Keep in the Capital city of Vikksaporubb to be indentured to the extravagant Senior Wizard, Marlyn. Although, when Walter says, 'proper wizard, ' what he actually means is that he hopes he eventually will be one after his apprenticeship is successfully completed; if he ever manages to survive his Master's relentless tests and his unforgiving alcohol-fuelled . . . potions. Wizards and Dragons begins at a gentle pace but quickly develops into a hilarious, Pratchett-esque journey of unruly discovery, naughtiness, witticisms, puns and ever more wild and eccentric characters. The laughter and surprises as Walter's story unfolds will envelope the reader in an ever-increasing torrent of riotous and unexpected twists and turns of wild, Wild Magic and even wilder and ever more eccentric characters whom the wizard's apprentice encounters on his quest to free his irrepressible magic and at last right the wrongs of his past. At first glance it may appear these books are simply about unlocking, and then utilising, magic to take revenge; but they are concerned with so, so much more than something as mundane as payback. They are written for the bullied in our world, but are also about the healing power of laughter, hope, love & surprising friendships. What people have said about the Pickled Magic Trilogy: ""Delightful: I loved this book. Hopefully there will be more. You have achieved the creation of a world that I didn't want to leave."" 5 ***** ""Funny and captivating read: Very witty, funny and really glad I decided to give it a go!"" 5 ***** ""Fantastic read with lots of laughs: A great book, lots of laugh out loud moments within a creative story which I thoroughly enjoyed. With the length of the book it's a fantastic price, well worth a read and it'll keep you entertained throughout."" 5 ***** ""Fantastic read: A truly brilliant read from start to finish. I would recommend this to anyone who's a fan of Terry Pratchett, 5 stars!"" ""Gripping from start to finish: Could not put this book down, incredible read, highly recommended"" 5 ***** Pickled Magic: Wizards and Dragons is the precursor to the riotous rollercoaster of magic and mayhem that is yet to come in: Book 2: Witches and Quests and Book 3: Sorcerers and Demon"

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"""Delightful: I loved this book. Hopefully there will be more. You have achieved the creation of a world that I didn't want to leave."" 5 ***** ""Funny and captivating read: Very witty, funny and really glad I decided to give it a go!"" 5 ***** ""Fantastic read with lots of laughs: A great book, lots of laugh out loud moments within a creative story which I thoroughly enjoyed. With the length of the book it's a fantastic price, well worth a read and it'll keep you entertained throughout."" 5 ***** ""Fantastic read: A truly brilliant read from start to finish. I would recommend this to anyone who's a fan of Terry Pratchett, 5 stars!"" ""Gripping from start to finish: Could not put this book down, incredible read, highly recommended"" 5 *****"

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