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J. R. Watson’s Wizard Down
Under is a storytelling at its best -- young readers will
delight in the adventures of a young boy living near Australia’s
outback.
Johnathon is a ten-year-old
boy whose father’s receives a promotion, leading the family to
live in the magnificent country of Australia near the outback.
Johnathon meets Billy, an Aboriginal boy and the two become fast
friends. Life is wonderful for Johnathon and his family until
tragedy strikes -- his father dies suddenly.
The days that follow prove to
be tough ones for Johnathon, but Billy persuades him to go on an
adventure and the two boys find an ancient cave that contains a
mysterious and wondrous world full of magic and dragons.
What will the boys find and
whom will they meet? Can Johnathon find happiness again and what
lesson will he and Billy learn along the way?
Watson’s story encompasses
the joys and sorrows of life and interweaves these emotions with
a fantastical adventure filled with fast paced excitement and
adolescent humor. The result is a heartwarming tale that young
fans of the fantasy genre will adore and regret when the final
page is turned.
About the Author
J. R. Watson is a fulltime writer and stay-at-home dad. Mr. Watson is
currently writing the sequel to his book and lives with his
wife, Bronwyn, and four of his six children in Australia. Wizard
Down Under is his first book.
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