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The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard
  • Published: 29 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9780241829981
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $24.00

The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard

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Paperback
29 Sept 2026
EBook
3 Sept 2026
EBook
3 Sept 2026
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A hilarious and clever how-to guide by an award-winning author-illustrator

So, you want to become a wizard? Excellent choice.

Grab your wand and dive into this laugh-out-loud how-to guide full of surprises.

This handbook covers everything from essential tools for aspiring wizards to choosing a familiar, casting spells, duels - and (of course!) snacks.

Both hilarious and heartwarming, this how-to guide sparkles with just as much wisdom as it does magic.
  • Published: 29 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9780241829981
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $24.00
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About the author

Keith Negley

Keith Negley is a Kate Greenaway-nominated author-illustrator of books for children - and a sometimes professor. He is a frequent contributor to The New York Times and The New Yorker in addition to other national publications. Keith received his BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and his MFA from The School of Visual Arts in New York City. He lives in Washington with his family and cat, Cake Batter. To learn more about Keith, please visit www.keithnegley.com.
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Praise for The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard

"Both hilarious and heartwarming, this tongue-in-cheek guide is packed full of Negley’s colourful artwork and sparkles with just as much wisdom as it does magic. Guaranteed to cast a spell over youngsters"

Lancashire Post, LEP

"Would-be wizards of all ages will be informed and entertained by this very funny and surprisingly perspicacious, even poetic picture book."

LoveReading4Kids, LoveReading4Kids

"Becoming a wizard isn’t as simple as just choosing a wand and putting on a pointy hat. It’s imperative to understand wizards come in all shapes and sizes, there are some essentials and other requirements that work perfectly well with substitutes. All the essential information you need is helpfully presented in this excellent guide just for you."

Armadillo Magazine, Armadillo Magazine