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The Magician and the Petnapping

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  • 1976 first published
  • 28 pages
  • 3 editions

The Magician and the Petnapping is a 1976 stage-magic fiction short story by David McKee. Readers will find themes of magic, pets, magicians and Japan.

It has been published in 3 editions.

It runs to roughly 28 pages — about 30 minutes of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Magic
  • Children's stories
  • Pets
  • Children's fiction
  • Magicians
  • Japan

Quick answers

Who wrote The Magician and the Petnapping?

The Magician and the Petnapping was written by David McKee and first published in 1976.

What genre is The Magician and the Petnapping?

It is usually shelved as Magicians & Illusionists.

How long is The Magician and the Petnapping?

The median edition has 28 pages, about about 30 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Magician and the Petnapping?

Readers who like it often enjoy The House with a Clock in Its Walls, The High King and The Magicians of Caprona.

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