Elizabeth (jopmav) - , reviewed on 2/7/2010 + 23 more book reviews

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Witch & Wizard is a fast paced book about siblings Whit and Wisty Allgood. Whit and Wisty wake up to soldiers storming their home in the middle of the night. They are considered criminals for crimes they do not know about against a government that prohibits many freedoms. They are taken away from their parents, given a trial and sentenced for being a wizard & a witch. During their confinement Whit & Wisty learn that their parents managed to escape and now make it their mission to escape and find their parents all the while learning of their new powers. They manage to obtain help from unlikely sources in their quest for freedom and discover more powers than they ever dreamed of.
This book has a lot of potential and I had high hopes for it and for the series. Unfortunately, this book fell flat. Highly predictable and cheesy throughout the story, I feel that the characters could have had much more depth and the world explored so much further. All the reader is given is the story from Whit & Wisty's point of view (which is very limited). It is easy to spot that this is the first book in the series as it is left wide open for a sequel when nothing is resolved. I am unsure as to whether or not I will bother reading the next book in the series.
I feel that this book is meant more for pre-teens than any other audience. The chapters are short (1-5 pages long) and the action is non-stop. Patterson has a website dedicated to the series with sample chapters and other activities.
www.witchandwizard.com

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