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Epic Fantasy

The Wizard

Book Two of The Wizard Knight

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  • 2004 first published
  • 480 pages
  • ★ 3.5 (6 ratings)
  • 6 editions
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Published in 2004, The Wizard is an epic fantasy novel by Gene Wolfe. Readers will find themes of teenage boys, knights and knighthood and wizards.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 14 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions.

At about 480 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.

About The Wizard

Young teen Able, previously transported to a magical world into the body of an adult hero, returns to Mythgarthr in possession of special powers that he has vowed he will not use in his service to the dragon king Anthor.
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  • Teenage boys
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Knights and knighthood
  • Wizards
  • Epic fantasy
  • Fantasy

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Who wrote The Wizard?

The Wizard was written by Gene Wolfe and first published in 2004.

What genre is The Wizard?

It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.

How long is The Wizard?

The median edition has 480 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Wizard?

Readers who like it often enjoy A Feast for Crows, The Wise Man’s Fear and Wizard's First Rule.

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