Reviews for Wizard's Map (Tartan Magic Series #1)

The average rating for Wizard's Map (Tartan Magic Series #1) based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-02-02 00:00:00 E.h. Koch Actually closer to 3.5. This is a briskly told fantasy for kids ten+ by the master storyteller, Jane Austen. Twins Jennifer and Peter and their family are visiting Scotland for the first time. Peter is not too impressed by the house and village where they are staying, even when his grandmother tells him there is magic there. When they spend a rainy day in the attic of the old house with their four-year-old sister Molly, they find an ancient map, some playing cards, and a turban. Molly colors on the map, accidentally releasing an ancient wizard, Michael Scot, who wants the map so that he can control the world. Things rapidly spin out of control, and the rest of the family members are imprisoned by the wizard so he can bargain for the map. Jennifer and Peter use their wits, and a bit of their own magic, to bring things right again. The story moves along swiftly, maybe too much so. There is little character development or explanation of how the magic works. The story is very straightforward and understandable. It is probably suitable mostly for younger readers who have not read Harry Potter, Narnia, or A Wrinkle in Time yet. It is part of a series of three fantasy books called Tartan Magic.

Review # 2 was written on 2017-05-29 00:00:00 Robert Gordon Jennifer and Peter may not initially believe in magic, but the ensuing events - including the appearance of Michael Scot - will change their minds, especially when he takes Molly as his captive. He wants the power of the map and the time in which to wield that power. How can two American children who know nothing about magic fight against such an evil wizard? For the full review: