Wizard for Hire: Apprentice Needed by Obert Skye

Wizard For Hire: Apprentice Needed by Obert Skye
Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Source: Received to Review
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy


Book Description: Ozzy Toffy’s adventure, which began in Wizard for Hire, continues when one dark and windy night, he gets out of bed, jumps out his window, and walks straight into the ocean.

More than ever, Ozzy could really use the services of Rin, the wizard he hired to help find his parents — but Rin is missing, despite Ozzy’s continual attempts to contact him. And Clark, the mechanical bird his father left him, is as peculiar and vain as ever.

When a mysterious package arrives, Ozzy and his good friend Sigi are sure that the plane ticket and thumb drive they find inside are from Rin. Trying to get Clark through security at the airport proves complicated — as most things are with Clark. But when they arrive in New York, they discover there’s even more adventure in store for them.

Will Rin return and save the day? Will Ozzy figure out why he keeps walking into the ocean? Can Sigi find a way to trust her delinquent father? Will someone please appreciate Clark the way he’d like to be appreciated? For once?

Wizard for Hire: Apprentice Needed is a story filled with humor and excitement that shows us the magic in everyday things. 



My thoughts:   Once again I am amazed at the writing of Obert Skye.  He brings the story to life for me through his descriptions to the characters point of view.  His writing has enough sarcasm to keep me happy and is perfect for the younger reader.

This book is the second in a series.  I think it could be read without the first, but there is so much back story it would be easier to read them in order.

Life continues to be unpredictable for Ozzy, Sigi, and Clark.  Something sinister has the ability to overtake Ozzy.  The group goes on a journey to save the day with the help of Rin, the sometimes present Wizard.  Clark is the humorous thread in the group.  The mechanical bird adds a fresh viewpoint and perspective.  He loves all things metal, he makes the story lighter by his mere presence.

This is a book that old and young will love and appreciate.  I look forward to whatever Obert Skye has up his sleeve.  He has never disappointed me in the books he writes.

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About the Author:  (Taken from Goodreads)  Obert Skye read his first book at age two. He wrote his first story at age four. And he was nearly trampled by a herd of water buffalo at age six. For a short time, he lived on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, where he spent time as a candy-taster. Several years ago, Obert Skye says, he discovered the existence of Foo. Publishing his story as a fictional series was not Obert’s first choice. Nevertheless he is content that the “history” is being told.

Hobbies and other interests: Collecting old maps, water polo, roller coasters.

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